You leave Saint-Gilles and its abbey church behind you, and the buildings soon give way to open countryside. There’s no real climb and no fuss. The highest point stays low, so this is a day to loosen up your legs and settle into the rhythm of the Via Tolosana.
It’s mostly a matter of putting in the kilometres: around 18 kilometres, almost 5 hours of walking. The landscape is wide, and the sun and wind have free rein. Gradually Vauvert comes closer, and you walk into the town with energy to spare. You’ll be glad of it for the afternoon: the stage is short enough to leave you time to do your washing, rest and have a look around.