On Oct. 25th Vernazza and Monterosso were struck by torrential rains, massive flooding and mudslides that took the lives of four residents, terrorized locals and visitors, almost destroyed part of Monterosso and left Vernazza buried in over 4 meters/13+ feet of mud and debris.

After five months of hard work, the two villages are now cleared from mud and debris and healing.

Monterosso is already recovering and restaurants, bars and shops have already opened.

Vernazza's situation is more complicated, but they have re-opened the front sea part of the village and are expecting to re-open the main street by May.

Trails are also being restored.

Levanto, the other three villages, Porto Venere and the surrounding areas are perfectly fine and had no damages at all.

For more details and for those who wish to help

For an updated hiking map