First come fields and meadows, and in the distance the dark ridge of the mountains. That’s where you’re slowly heading. The path climbs a little, drops away again and never gets really steep.
This is an easy day. You climb a good 300 metres, spread across the whole stage, and the highest point lies at just over 1200 metres. You notice it mostly in the air, which is fresher, and sometimes you’ll feel a cool wind. There’s time to look around, have a chat and sit down on a bench. La Magdalena is a quiet village, with no sense of hurry. Behind you lies the open plain you’ve just walked, and ahead the mountains slowly edge closer.