Poncebos is the town where, in summer, many people converge to begin the Cares Route on the Asturian side or to climb to Bulnes, either by funicular or on foot via the Texu Canal. The crowds are so large that the Asturias Transport Consortium has, once again, prepared the bus route plan from Arenas de Cabrales.
How to do the Ruta del Cares? How to get to Sotres?
Have been enabled three parking areas in Arenas de Cabrales, Bus they will go from Arenas to Poncebos, from this place we can:
1/XNUMX/XNUMX Start the Cares route.
2/XNUMX/XNUMX Take the funicular towards Bulnes.
3/XNUMX/XNUMX Travel by minibus to the towns of Tielve or Sotres.
Where to park private vehicles
The Three parking lots are located in Arenasnear the bus departure point. Furthermore, The Ovar parking lot is located between Arenas and Poncebos., with about 146 places and located 1,2 km from Poncebos, although its capacity is limited and does not guarantee parking availability.
In the area of the Bulnes funicular there is another one Parking area designated for the exclusive use of residents in Bulnes and for the maneuvering and boarding of buses.
Access plan bus fares and timetables
Buses depart from Arenas from 8: 15 to 13: 00 hours y from 17: 00 to 19: 00 hoursapproximately every hour. The first bus leaves Arenas at 8:15 a.m. All services stop at the Ovar parking lot and continue to Poncebos, where the transfer takes place. transfer to continue towards Tielve or Sotres.
The journey between Arenas and Poncebos takes approximately 15 minutes. The last service of the day leaves Sotres at 20:00 PM and arrives in Arenas around 21:00 PM.
The bus between Arenas and Poncebos, starting point of the Cares Route and access to the Bulnes funicular, with a stop at the Ovar parking lot, it costs €1,55 per trip (€3,10 round trip). The journey The journey between Arenas and Tielve or Sotres costs €2,60 each way (€5 round trip).
Access plan calendar 2026
· From Saturday, March 28th to Tuesday, March 31st
· From April 1st to 5th
· May Bank Holiday from May 1st to 5th
· Weekends in May
• From June 1st to October 18th
Where to buy tickets
It is advisable to buy tickets from in advance through the website www.alsa.es or from digital platforms. If there are free seats on a trip, they can also be purchased on the bus itself.
Can pets travel?
Pets are allowedWith a maximum weight of 10 kg, only one pet per journey is allowed. It must always be in a carrier. The bus has a carrier available for animals up to 35 kg. Guide dogs and assistance dogs, properly identified, are exempt from this restriction.
Traffic control in Pandébano
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Ruta del Cares
The Cares Route is one of the most spectacular trails in Asturias and the Picos de Europa. Carved into the rock and accompanied by the deep gorge of the Cares RiverThis route offers stunning landscapes, tunnels, bridges, and unique views between Caín and Poncebos. It is a A must-do excursion For lovers of nature, hiking and the mountains in northern Spain.
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Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
