A gentle day today, which will feel relatively short as the kilometres speed by. It’s a chance to take our time and savour the southern sun, since the Pyrenees are just over the horizon. This stage should fulfil all your South-of-France dreams of wheeling past fields of sunflowers, admiring ancient fortified villages and wondering if the wine on tonight’s menu will be from one of the vineyards we’ve ridden through. Imagine the perfect long weekend training ride: This is it!