First water, then mountain. You walk along the Requejada reservoir, where the Senda del Oso draws you up into the mountains. The road gets quieter and the landscape becomes wilder and more open. The climb is gradual. At the highest point you are well above a thousand metres.
It is an easy stage of just over five hours, so there’s no need to rush. Take your time to look at the water and the mountains. At the end you arrive in San Salvador de Cantamuda, a small mountain village where the day winds down peacefully. Book your bed in advance, ideally before you leave Cervera.