Main access
Entrago
Teverga
~60 spaces
- Location Pradacón industrial estate · 5 m from the trail start
- GPS coordinates 43.169°N · 6.100°W
Start of the Teverga branch. The most used for the downhill bike ride. Our shop is here.
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Every way onto the trail
How to get to the Bear Trail by car, bus, train or bike
It lies in central Asturias (Teverga, Proaza, Santo Adriano and Quirós). Three start points, four main starting cities. Here is how to get there depending on where you come from.
Start by seeing where it starts 40 km From Oviedo
70 km From Xixón
85 km From León
+120 Free parking spots
Start points
3 access points, all with free parking
The trail has three official start points. Entrago is the most used for the downhill bike ride — our shop is right there.
See on the mapNorth start
Tuñón
Santo Adriano
~40 spaces
- Location Next to the church of Santo Adriano
- GPS coordinates 43.311°N · 5.973°W
Start of the main trunk. The most used for walking the trail uphill.
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Proaza
Proaza
~20 spaces
- Location Village centre · 200 m from Molina’s enclosure
- GPS coordinates 43.269°N · 5.999°W
Smaller car park. Ideal if you only come to see the enclosure.
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July-August, May and December long weekends, and Easter: car parks fill up before 10:00. Arrive early or catch the first morning bus.
By car
Four starting cities, exact directions
Step-by-step directions from the 4 most common starting cities. All with free parking at the end of the road.
- Distance40 km
- Duration45 min
- RoadA-63 + AS-228
Take the A-63 towards Grado. Exit 9 to Trubia. Continue on the AS-228 towards Puerto Ventana. Go through Caranga de Abajo (junction with the AS-229 to Quirós) and carry on 7 km to Entrago (Teverga). For Tuñón: exit at Trubia and stay on the AS-228 for just 7 km.
- Distance70 km
- Duration1 h
- RoadA-8 + A-66 + A-63
Take the A-8 towards Oviedo, then the A-66 until it links with the A-63 (towards Grado). From there, the same as from Oviedo. Practically all motorway.
- Distance85 km
- Duration1 h 15 min
- RoadAP-66 + P. Ventana
Take the AP-66 (Huerna motorway), exit at Villablino / Caldas de Luna towards Puerto Ventana on the CL-626 / AS-228. The entrance to Teverga is via Puerto Ventana, with spectacular views.
- Distance45 km
- Duration50 min
- RoadAS-265 + P. San Lorenzo
Take the AS-265 towards Puerto de San Lorenzo. Cross the pass and continue on to Teverga. You arrive straight at Entrago with no detours.
Public transport
By bus or train
There is a regular bus service from Oviedo. By train you only get as far as Trubia (25 km short) — not the most practical option.
Autos Bimenes · Pullmans Llaneza
Line from Oviedo
4 stops on the trail
- 01
Tuñón
Main trunk start
- 02
Proaza
Close to the enclosure
- 03
Caranga
Section junction
- 04
Entrago
Teverga start
Recommended plan
Popular combo
Bus to Entrago + trail downhill on foot or by bike to Tuñón (22 km) + next bus back to Oviedo.
~55 min22 kmOviedo → Entrago
RENFE train
Does not run direct
The closest station is Trubia (Oviedo-Xixón-Santander line), 25 km from the Entrago start. From Trubia you need a bus or taxi.
Best option: come by train to Oviedo and carry on with a Pullmans Llaneza bus from the central station.
By bike from Oviedo
34 km of greenways to the trail
The most cyclist-friendly way to get there. 2.5-3 h at a relaxed pace, almost all on flat greenway.
- 34 km total
- 2.5–3 hours
- 01
Leave Oviedo RENFE station
By bike or take it on the train. A classic starting point for cyclists.
- 02
Parque de Invierno + Vía Verde del Fuso
Enter Parque de Invierno and follow the Vía Verde del Fuso, practically flat.
- 03
Corredor Verde del Nora
Continue on the Corredor Verde del Nora towards Trubia.
- 04
From Trubia to Tuñón
From Trubia, take the AS-228 for 6 km to Tuñón. That is the section with traffic.
- 05
You join the Bear Trail
In Tuñón you join the main trunk. You are on the trail.
Extra for cyclists
You add roughly 10 km before you even hit the trail itself. To skip those, take the direct bus from Oviedo to Entrago.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about getting there
What people ask us before coming: travel times, parking, buses and combinations.
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+34 644 199 430 1. How long does it take by car from Oviedo?
40-45 minutes to Entrago via the A-63 and the AS-228. From Xixón, 1 h. From León, 1 h 15 min via the AP-66 (Huerna). From Somiedo, 50 min via Puerto de San Lorenzo.
2. Is there a bus from Oviedo?
Yes. Autos Bimenes (Pullmans Llaneza) runs a regular service from Oviedo Bus Station to Entrago with stops in Tuñón, Proaza and Caranga. Check timetables before travelling.
3. Is there free parking?
Yes, at the three start points (Entrago, Tuñón, Proaza) all car parks are free of charge, no tickets or time limits. Together they offer more than 120 spaces. In high season they fill up before 10:00 — arrive early.
4. Can you come by train?
Not directly. The nearest RENFE station is Trubia, 25 km from the start. From Trubia you need a bus or a taxi. More practical: take the train to Oviedo and continue with the Pullmans Llaneza bus.
5. How long does it take from Madrid?
Around 5-6 hours by car on the A-66 (Ruta de la Plata motorway) + AP-66 (Huerna) to Oviedo, and from there 45 min on the A-63. By direct ALSA bus Madrid-Oviedo, then the local bus.
6. Can you do the trail with bus out and bike back?
Yes, it is a very common combo: bus Oviedo → Entrago, downhill ride on the trail to Tuñón (22 km), then the bus back Tuñón → Oviedo. If you rent with us, we include a return transfer from Buyera in the price, which makes it even simpler.
Before you leave home
Quick checklist
- GPS coordinates saved on your phone
- Petrol tank with enough range
- If coming by bus, return time confirmed
- In high season, leave before 9:00
- If renting a bike with us, booking confirmed
Coming by bike
We have been renting bikes for the Bear Trail (Senda del Oso) for 20+ years. Book without paying in advance. Return transfer from Buyera included.