WhenFrom 28-Mar-2026 al 08-Dic-2026

WhereCangas de Onis

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Latitude: 43.3527336 Length: -5.1253691
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Can you go up to the Lakes of Covadonga by car?

The Department of Development, Local Cooperation and Fire Prevention launches the New transport plan for the Covadonga Lakes 2026 to facilitate access to the Covadonga Lakes.

Dates of access by bus 2026

Access to the Lakes of Covadonga is regulated on peak dates, there being Restrictions on the use of private vehicles. On these dates there is a public transport service. During the year 2026, the regulated periods are the following:

From March 28 to 31.
From April 1st to 12th, 18th and 19th, and from April 25th to 30th.
May 1st. Weekends (2nd and 3rd; 9th and 10th; 16th and 17th; 23rd and 24th; 30th and 31st) of May.
From June 1 to October 18 (except June 6; afternoon of July 24; July 25; September 8).
October 24, 25 and 31.
November 1st and 2nd (All Saints' Day).
1 8 to the December.During the regulated period, the access road to the Lakes will remain closed to traffic from 00:00 to 24:00., and may only be used by authorized vehicles.

Buying tickets for the bus

Tickets are purchased through the platform provided by the transport company for this purpose.

Only and exceptionally if there are available spaces, tickets can be purchased at the sales points enabled in the plan's car parks., which is why it is recommended buy tickets in advance.

This is the website for advance ticket purchase Bus tickets to Los Lagos de Covadonga

Los Lagos climb schedules 2026

From April 01th to September 30th:

Total road closure
First service: 8:00 a.m.
Last service up: 17:45 h.
Last drop-off service: 20:50 p.m.

From October 01st to December 08th:

Total road closure
First service: 8:00 a.m.
Last service up: 16:00 h.
Last drop-off service: 19:05 p.m.

You can download the Specific bus schedules to the Lakes

Where do the buses to the Covadonga Lakes leave from?

The departure of the buses to the Lakes will take place from five parking lots, one in Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís and the other 4 on the route between Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís and Cuadonga/Covadonga. The parking fee is the same in all of them: €2. And all of them have a bus stop. On very busy days, The availability of places cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive with sufficient time (the estimated time to park the vehicle these days can be up to one hour).

P1 - Cangas de Onís bus station419 spaces. Open every day during the Lagos access plan.
P2 - The Forest Parking182 places. Open during Easter, July and August.
P3 - Muñigu parking lot362 places. Open during Easter, July and August.
P4 - El Repelao parking lot142 spaces. Open every day during the Lagos access plan.
P5 - El Peregrino Parking135 spaces. Open every day during the Lagos access plan.

How much does it cost to go up to the Lakes of Covadonga?

Rates 2026

Adult bus ticket (round trip, valid all day): €9.
Bus ticket for children between 4 and 11 years old (valid all day): €3,50.
Bus ticket for children under 3 years old (valid all day): free.
Bus ticket from Cangas de Onís-Covadonga (one way): €1,55.

Attention telephone numbers

Visitor Reception Center. Dago House
33550 Cangues d´Onís/Cangas de Onís
Phone Number Phone: 985 848 614

Access to Covadonga by bus from Cangas de Onís

Although private vehicles are authorized to access the Royal Site of Covadonga, It is recommended to use public transport to access both enclaves.

In addition, and while the transportation plan is active, it is possible to access Cuadonga/Covadonga using the shuttle service leaving from Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís. With 26 daily frequencies will operate every 30 minutes in both directions, from 7:40 to 20:00 hours. without interruption. The ticket price is €1,55 and is included in the purchase of the bus ticket to the Lakes.

Can you make the trip to the Lakes with my pet?

Alsa allows travel with animals. When you book your ticket online, you must indicate that you are bringing a pet. In any case it is under the following conditions:

·1· The animal will travel under the responsibility of the owner or person delegated by him, who will go on the same bus.
·2· Maximum one animal per vehicle that will travel in the dedicated compartment in the hold in its own carrier.
·3· Only small pets such as dogs, cats and ferrets weighing less than 10 kg will be admitted.
·4· The animal will travel in a cage, rigid carrier or other closed, rigid and waterproof element provided by the traveler.
·5· The animal must be older than 12 weeks, be identified with a microchip, duly documented (Individual Animal Identity System -SIIA-, Updated Health Card), dewormed externally and internally and vaccinated according to the regulations of origin and destination of transport .
·6· Pregnant females or those with only one week after giving birth are not admitted.
·7· The animal will be able to move on its own and will not have injuries.
·8· On the day of the trip, arrive 15 minutes before departure to personally deposit the rigid carrier on the bus.
·9· Assistance dogs can travel inside the bus, with passengers, at no additional cost. They must be documented.
·10· The transport of animals on international routes is not permitted.
·11· For safety reasons we DO NOT recommend traveling with pets on dates and times when the ambient temperature is higher than 25ºC.
·12· The boarding and disembarkation of the animal will be carried out by its owner, ensuring that there are no people in the vicinity, in order to avoid uncomfortable or dangerous circumstances that could affect the rest of the travelers.
· According to the provisions of the law, the transport of pets will be free as long as the journeys run entirely through the territory of the Principality of Asturias.

* Assistance dogs
·1· Assistance dogs accompanying travelers can travel inside the bus/coach at no cost.
·2· Assistance dogs travel on board and must sit on the floor, at the passenger's feet.
·3· It is mandatory that the assistance dog has its leash and all its necessary documentation for the trip.

In the national park, animals cannot be loose.

Can I access the Covadonga Lakes by bike?

Yes, traffic restrictions only affect motor vehicles.

Can I access the Covadonga Lakes in a private vehicle if I have reduced mobility?

Yes, vehicles that have duly accredited this condition will be able to access the lake road Presenting the vehicle's parking card at the Covadonga barrier, as long as they are not motorhomes or vehicles over 5 metres long (in this case they will not be able to access the CO-4 road while the restrictions are in force, even if they have proven reduced mobility).

People with reduced mobility who wish to use the bus service must purchase a ticket at least 24 hours in advance, in order to be able to arrange transport according to their needs.

Can I access the Covadonga Lakes if I have a reservation at a refuge?

YesWhen you make a reservation at one of the shelters, you will be asked to provide your vehicle's registration number so that the park offices can be notified and access can be authorized, although access is denied to motorhomes and vehicles over 5 metres in length (in which case they will not be able to access the CO-4 road while the restrictions are in force).

Can I access the Covadonga Lakes if I have a reservation at a nearby restaurant?

NoA restaurant reservation does not justify access to the lakes in a private vehicle.

How much does a taxi cost from Covadonga to the Lakes of Covadonga?

The price of taking a taxi to the Lakes of Covadonga is around €12 per person for round-trip travel. The taxi ride from Covadonga to the Lake District takes approximately 20 minutes.

Source: Government of the Principality of Asturias.