Babies · 0-3 years
Baby seat
Anchored onto the rear rack of the adult bike. 5-point harness, adjustable footrest and side protection.
- Up to 20 kg
- Helmet included
- Side protection
- Adjustable footrest
Baby pace: 2.5-3 h with 1-2 stops.
14€/day
Family guide · from babies
The Bear Trail (Senda del Oso) with kids the complete family guide
One of the easiest family rides in Asturias. Flat, shaded, with bears halfway along and tunnels the little ones love. We show you how to do it based on your kids' ages.
From what age can they ride? 8 months Minimum age
18 km Family section
€14 Baby seat
€22 Trailer · tagalong
From what age can you ride the Bear Trail with kids?
From babies of a few months, with the right kit. The minimum age depends on what you bring. Here's the guide we share with families who call before coming — every option includes helmet, insurance and return transfer.
Baby seat · from 8-9 months
When the baby holds their head steady. Up to 20 kg. Mounted on the back of your bike.
Child trailer · from 1 year
They can lie down. Fits 2 kids up to 30 kg. With hood, ventilation and harness.
Tagalong bike · from 4 years
Hitched to your bike. They pedal without steering. The best option if they can't ride solo yet.
Kids' bike · from 5-6 years
If they already ride confidently. Sizes 16", 20" and 24". Kid-size helmet included.
18km Downhill route
The perfect family section
Entrago to Buyera, the route families choose
Gentle downhill with 200 m of accumulated drop, excellent surface for small wheels and every highlight the little ones love in one single ride. When you finish in Buyera, we pick you up with the van and the bike.
18 km downhill
Gentle downhill all the way. Compacted gravel surface, perfect for small wheels.
2-2.5 h with the family
With stops to see Molina, snack and rest. Leave at 10 and be back for lunch.
30+ tunnels and bridges
Lit with solar power. Kids love the echo and peering down at the river.
Return transfer included
We pick you up in Buyera with the van. No uphill pedalling to get back.
The route in numbers
18km Downhill
2h Relaxed pace
−200m Descent
30+ Tunnels
Kit by age
What you need depending on their age
Rates per day and per child. The adult pays for their own bike separately. All include a helmet in the corresponding size.
1-5 years
Child trailer
The favourite option. They stay sheltered from sun and rain, can nap and there's room for nappies and toys.
- 2 kids · 30 kg
- Rain and sun hood
- 5-point harness
- High-visibility flag
If it rains, the kids stay dry.
22€/day
4-8 years
Tagalong bike
Hitched to the rear axle of your bike. They pedal in sync but you control the steering.
- Up to 35 kg
- Real pedalling
- Adult steering
- Grip handlebar
Ideal if they don't ride solo yet.
22€/day
5-12 years
Kids' bike
Giant / Connor serviced every day, gears suited to the child's weight, brakes that reach small hands.
- Sizes 16" / 20" / 24"
- Helmet included
- €22 up to 8 years
- €25 from 9 years
If they ride solo on the flat, they'll nail the route.
22-25€/day
What they'll love
The 3 highlights that thrill the kids
Kids aged 3 to 12 keep asking about these three spots the whole way.
Halfway along
The bears
Molina's enclosure
Halfway along, in Proaza, sits the enclosure of the Fundación Oso de Asturias. Molina, a Cantabrian brown bear, lives in semi-freedom and can be watched from a free viewpoint right on the trail.
Best time to see her active: 9:00-11:00 or 17:00-19:00.
The story of Paca, Tola and Molina
Pure excitement
The tunnels
30+ lit up
More than 30 tunnels cut into the rock, all lit by solar power. The longest is 300 m and has side openings towards the river you can peek through.
Kids want to echo, shout and watch the water rushing below.
The tunnels in detail
Optional extra
The bridges
Over the Teverga river
Several bridges cross the Teverga river. On some you can go down to the bank in summer (bring a swimsuit). In Proaza there's a very photogenic spot with flat stones.
Perfect stop for a snack on a sunny day.
Before you come
What experienced parents already know
The short list we share with families who call before coming.
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Arrival
Park in Entrago (Polígono de Pradacón), next to our shop. Free parking.
Ideal time
Between 10:00 and 11:00 — Molina is active and the light is great for photos.
Breaks
A stop every 30-40 min with young kids. Tables in Buyera, Proaza and Tuñón.
Water
Fountains in Entrago, Proaza and Buyera. Carry a bottle anyway.
Food
Lunch in Proaza (centre) near the enclosure — shaded terraces.
Snacks
Grab snacks before setting off. There's nothing inside the tunnels.
Toilets
Toilets in Entrago (shop), Proaza (bars) and Buyera (recreation area).
Sunscreen
June-September, even with forest shade.
Rain jacket
A light one in the backpack year-round. Asturias is Asturias.
How long it takes with little ones
2.5–3 h With a baby Seat or trailer
2–2.5 h With a toddler Tagalong
2–3 h Pre-teen Own bike
If you'd rather walk
With an all-terrain stroller
Yes, you can do it on foot with a stroller — but only all-terrain strollers with big wheels. If you don't have one, rent a child trailer from us (€22).
These work
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Bugaboo Fox / Donkey
30 cm wheels with 4-wheel suspension
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Thule Urban Glide 2
Fixed front wheel, all-terrain
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Mountain Buggy Terrain
Pneumatic 30 cm wheels, off-road
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3-wheel jogger
Air wheel 30 cm or bigger, suspension
Child trailer
€22/day
These struggle
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Light urban strollers
Small solid wheels, no suspension
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Folding travel umbrellas
Hard wheels, no suspension
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Hard-wheel prams
Under 25 cm, rigid plastic
If the wheel is hard plastic or smaller than 25 cm, better rent a trailer.
Recommended section with stroller
Proaza — Molina's enclosure — Proaza
The best section on foot with a stroller: short, flat, with the bear enclosure as a reward halfway.
5 km Round trip
1.5–2 h Family pace
20 Spaces in Proaza
Typical worries
What parents ask us
The 5 most common worries of first-time mums and dads on the trail. We've heard them a thousand times — here are the real answers.
What if my child gets tired on the bike?
The route is downhill and costs little effort. Plus you have plenty of time — we're open from 9:30 to 18:00, so you can make all the stops you want (see Molina, snack in Proaza, play on the bridges) and move at the kids' pace. No rush.
What if it rains?
The trailers have a hood. The forest gives shade and cover. The tunnels (30+) are natural shelters. If the forecast is bad, you cancel free up to 24 h before and we reschedule for the day that fits best.
And the bears?
Molina lives in a closed enclosure, with electric fencing and 24/7 monitoring by the Fundación Oso. Visitors watch from a raised viewpoint 30-100 m away. It's 100% safe.
What if I get a flat tyre?
You call us and we come. We bring tools and a spare wheel. We're about 10 km away by van from the furthest point.
Are there cars on the trail?
It's a greenway exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists. There are a few crossings with minor roads, all properly signposted with cycle crossings and stop signs on both sides. Teach the kids to stop at each crossing and look both ways — they're safe and quiet, but better safe than sorry.
Frequently asked questions
Family questions before booking
Quick answers to what families ask us when they call before coming with kids.
Need help?
+34 644 199 430 1. From what age can you ride the Bear Trail with kids?
From babies of 8-9 months with a baby seat (when the baby holds their head steady). From 1 year in a child trailer. From 4 years on a tagalong. From 5-6 years on their own bike. The recommended route (Entrago → Buyera, 18 km downhill) works equally well at any age.
2. How long does it take with young children?
By bike, 2.5-3 hours with stops to see Molina, snack and rest. On foot with a stroller, a short 6-7 km section in 1.5-2 h. You can set off at 10:00 and be back at 14:00 for lunch.
3. What kids' kit do you have?
Baby seats (€14), child trailers for 1-2 kids (€22), tagalongs (€22) and kids' bikes in sizes 16", 20" and 24" (€22 up to 8 years · €25 from 9). All include a kid-size helmet.
4. Can you see the bears with kids?
Yes. The Proaza bear enclosure has a free viewpoint right on the trail with safe fencing. Molina lives in semi-freedom and can be watched from 30-100 m. Best time to see her active: first thing in the morning or late afternoon.
5. What should we pack with kids?
Water, snacks, light rain jacket, sunscreen (May-September), cap, nappies if needed, wet wipes. We give you a printed map. Everything else (helmet, insurance) is already included in the rental.
6. Can you do it with a stroller?
Yes, but with an all-terrain stroller with big puncture-resistant wheels. Urban strollers suffer on the gravel surface. Recommended section: Buyera → Proaza → Tuñón (6-7 km), done in 1.5-2 h at family pace.
7. Is there a discount for multiple kids?
We don't apply family discounts — each child pays their rate according to their kit. We only make tailored quotes with volume discounts for organised groups (20+ people: schools, companies, stag and hen dos). For groups, call us and we reply the same day.
Everything ready before you arrive
Book now, pay when you get here
Choose the date, the number of adults and the number of kids by age. We confirm on WhatsApp within minutes. Free cancellation up to 24 h before. Return transfer from Buyera included.
— 20+ years watching families enjoy the Bear Trail, in Entrago since 2005