How to get to the Senda del Oso

GPS coordinates for the three main access points, free parking and public transport — everything you need to arrive without complications.

Three access points, three route options

The most popular

Tuñón

43.2256° N, -5.9867° O

~100 spaces — Free parking

  • Most rental companies are based here
  • Route to Proaza: 11 km completely flat
  • Direct access from A-66 → AS-228
Start of the big descent

Entrago

43.1920° N, -6.0840° O

~30 spaces — Free parking

  • Starting point for the longest section (18 km to Buyera)
  • Gentle downhill almost the entire way
  • Return shuttle available in season
Central hub

Proaza

43.2210° N, -5.9650° O

~50 spaces — Free parking

  • Bear enclosure — free entry April to October
  • Bars and restaurants on the route
  • Connection point between the three sections

Distances from the main cities

From Time Distance Recommended route
Oviedo 30 min 35 km A-66 → AS-228
Gijón 45 min 50 km A-66 → AS-228
León 1h 15m 115 km AP-66 o N-630
Madrid 4h 30m 450 km A-6 → A-66/AP-66

Parking in high season

Car parks are free and unlimited at all access points, but at Easter, bank holidays, and during July and August they fill before 10:00 am.

Arrive before 10:00 am or, if you can, come by public transport.

You can get there without a car

ALSA Bus

Oviedo–Teverga line with stops in Tuñón and Proaza. 2–4 services daily depending on season.

Train + bus

Nearest station is Oviedo (Renfe/FEVE). From there you connect by bus or transfer to the route.

Operator shuttle

Rental companies offer transfers for 3–10 € per person. Ask when booking.

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