This day is mostly about stamina. It’s around 23 kilometres, a good 6 hours of walking. The hills are gentle and there’s no really hard climbing, but you’ll feel the distance in your legs. Pace yourself and take time for a break.
The landscape is open and rural. You walk along quiet roads and paths, past fields and through small hamlets. There’s little to distract you, so you soon find your rhythm. Towards the end, the route heads for Gargilesse-Dampierre, a village with narrow streets and old stone houses. Rucksack off, boots off, and then take a leisurely stroll into the village.