This day asks a lot of your legs and your patience. You’ll be on the move for well over 7 hours, and the climb comes early: around 340 metres up, steep and with no detours. Set a pace you can keep up. Puffing and panting is fine, rushing isn’t.
Up top you’re exposed, and the weather can turn quickly. After that, there’s far more down than up. It sounds like a gift, but you’ll feel it in your knees and toes. Take short steps and go easy on yourself. You’ll reach Las Salas tired, with heavy legs and a contented mind. The climb is shorter than it feels, so take it one step at a time.