The mountains of the Cordillera are already on the horizon as you leave Cistierna behind. The road is quiet and the landscape open. You soon settle into your rhythm. The climbs are manageable, but with more than 7 hours on your feet it’s still a long day.
The route splits in Boñar. This way continues via La Robla. The longer variant via Vegacervera and Buiza is about 61 km to La Magdalena, which makes two or three days, and is considered one of the most beautiful stretches of the whole route. So decide before you reach Boñar which way you want to go tomorrow.