Vineyards, garrigue and low hills: that’s how the day begins from Montarnaud. The ground is dry and the scent of wild herbs hangs in the air. The path rises and falls gently, with no really steep sections. There’s not much shade, so the sun sets your pace.
Around 21 kilometres is no small distance. Even without any hard climbs, you’ll feel more than 6 hours of walking in your feet. Towards Saint-Guilhem the landscape becomes more rugged. Rock walls close in around the village, and the old abbey of Gellone stands among the narrow streets. This is a village you’ll want to walk into slowly. So eat and drink enough along the way, and you’ll still have energy left for the final kilometres.