Open country, ridges and fields that fade into woodland in the distance. Lots of horizon, and little to distract you from the walking. The path keeps going up and down. Just when you think you’ve reached the top, the route points uphill again.
It’s a long day, well over 30 kilometres, and the little climbs add up. Take your breaks properly, even if you still feel fresh. At more than 10 hours on your feet, this is not a day to rush. Fontecha is a small village, and that suits it well. Set off at first light, so you don’t have to walk the last kilometres in the dark.