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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 transportation plan to the lakes of Covadonga 2025.

Bus access dates

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 2025, the regulated periods are the following (BOE No. 22, of January 25, 2025, Annex VIII):

April 5th and 6thl.
12 from April to 30.
From 1 to 4 for May.
May 10 (*) and 11. (*) On May 10, no authorizations are granted due to the holding of a sporting event.
And May 17 18.
And May 24 25.
From May 31st to October 19th, except (*) the afternoon of July 24 and 25 (Shepherd's Festival) and September 8 (Asturias Day).
(*) There may be other restrictions on these dates.
25 and October 26.
1 and 2 November (All Saints' Day).
Del 29 November to December 8.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 2025

From April 05th to September 30th:

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:

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 four parking lots, one in Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís and the other 3 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 have a bus stop.

P1 - Cangas de Onís bus station. Open every day during the Lagos access plan.
P2 - The Forest Parking. Open during Easter, July and August.
P3 - Muñigu parking lot. Open during Easter, July, August and until September 15.
P4 - El Repelao parking lot. Open every day during the Lagos access plan.

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

Rates 2025

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 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).