starting in Leon in august any tips

[colly2000]

hi every one, hope everyones well . i was thinking of starting at leon in august as this is the only time i can fit it in with my collage and job,does anyone know if this is a good time or not so good time . i know august is going to be hot, if so was thinking of starting about five in the morning and only walking until maybe one two o clock lastest, also i have heard there will proberly be more younger people walking in august, not that i hate young people just be nice if theres a good mix of ages, any one walked in august ???

also i am flying out from england, does anyone know if leon has an international air port ??

cheers
paul

[Covey]

Leon in August will be fine. The Burgos to Leon "Meseta" section is hot as hell in August but you will be past there and enjoying the fine weather on into Galecia.

There will be a good mix of age groups as the students are wanting to finish by mid Sept when the schools and uni's go back. I have been through Leon twice in August and three times in September and either is good.

There are no UK flights to Leon itself, but Ryanair fly to Valdaloid which is north of Leon, or you can catch Easyjet or Ryanair to Madrid and either train it or get a coach to Leon.

[Richie Booth]

i started from leon last year, great time. . heading back there around the 2nd of august, its going to be hot. spent last week in may walking Pamplona to nerjar. weather very warm !!!!

[ginta]

Hello,

i'm planning to start around the beginning of August as well - my biggest concern at the moment is finding suitable walking shoes in the hot weather - i wouldn't want to get anything too heavy & 'boil' my feet, but in the same time boots/shoes need to be with steady sole. any suggestions? i've read previous comments - would you agree that quencha or asics are good suggestion? i was suggested to try desert boots?...

thank you!

[Covey]

I replaced my trusty Salmon boots which lasted four Camino's with a pair of Merrell Moab's and wore them down the Camino Frances last year, and they were excellent.

The only downside with the Merrells is that they only come in whole sizes. When you have your feet measured you need to be wearing the socks you intend walking in and then allow one size larger than you measured at. Don't be tempted to average down if you are in the half size zone as your feet will expand as they warm up!!

[ginta]

Thanks for the tip!
I'll check out those boots/shoes you recommended!