You leave Riaño with mountains all around you. The path climbs gently at first, until you reach a wide, open landscape above 1100 metres. Meadows, patches of woodland on the slopes and, above all, plenty of space. Few people, lots of sky.
After that it’s mostly downhill. It’s lovely walking, but you’ll feel it in your knees on the steeper sections, so take your time. It’s an easy day, and at just over five hours of walking there’s no need to rush anywhere. That way you’ll arrive in Crémenes, a quiet mountain village, feeling relaxed. Bear in mind that you’ll get there early, so you’ll have time left over for a bit of washing and a drink on a terrace.