Rules for visiting La Molina
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró (adjoining the resort; the summit of Tosa d'Alp lies inside the park), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: ca.wikipedia.org
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedWild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, only in controlled camping areas (max. 5 consecutive nights). Bivouacking is only permitted on the ridge of the Serra del Cadí or next to mountain huts with the warden's permission, for one night, from 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, motorhomes and campervans may park in car parks as long as they do not camp. Awnings, tables, chairs and other items that extend beyond the parking space are not allowed.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsAccording to the FGC lift pass conditions, only skiing or snowboarding is allowed on the slopes. Skiing off-piste or on closed slopes may result in the lift pass being withdrawn. For snowshoeing, the resort has marked trails.Source: pirineu365.cat
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, dogs must be kept under control at all times. The park recommends keeping them on a leash because they disturb wildlife and livestock.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🛸 Drones
- Permit requiredFlying drones in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró requires prior authorisation (Decree 148/1992). It is requested through the Generalitat's online procedures portal at least 10 days in advance, and you must comply with RD 1036/2017 and EU Regulation 2019/947.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedFrom 15 March to 15 October, lighting fires is prohibited in forest land and in the 500 m strip around it. Gas stoves and built-in barbecues with a fire extinguisher in recreation or camping areas are exempt. From 16 October to 14 March, you must notify the authorities beforehand.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsLa Molina has a sledding run on Coll Sisè street (Alp), for going down one or two people at a time. FGC conditions only allow skiing or snowboarding on the ski slopes.Source: pirineu365.cat
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, driving motor vehicles cross-country or on firebreaks, logging tracks and livestock trails is prohibited. Where there is no signage, the limit on rural tracks and roads is 30 km/h, in groups of max. 4 cars or 7 motorcycles.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
- ProhibitedIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró there are plants and flowers protected for their rarity and others that are poisonous: do not pick them. Mushrooms may not be picked on private land whose owners forbid it with signs.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at La Molina?
- Prohibited. Wild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, only in controlled camping areas (max. 5 consecutive nights). Bivouacking is only permitted on the ridge of the Serra del Cadí or next to mountain huts with the warden's permission, for one night, from 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at La Molina?
- With conditions. In the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, motorhomes and campervans may park in car parks as long as they do not camp. Awnings, tables, chairs and other items that extend beyond the parking space are not allowed.
- Can you skin up the slopes at La Molina?
- With conditions. According to the FGC lift pass conditions, only skiing or snowboarding is allowed on the slopes. Skiing off-piste or on closed slopes may result in the lift pass being withdrawn. For snowshoeing, the resort has marked trails.
- Can you bring a dog to La Molina?
- With conditions. In the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, dogs must be kept under control at all times. The park recommends keeping them on a leash because they disturb wildlife and livestock.
- Can you fly a drone at La Molina?
- Permit required. Flying drones in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró requires prior authorisation (Decree 148/1992). It is requested through the Generalitat's online procedures portal at least 10 days in advance, and you must comply with RD 1036/2017 and EU Regulation 2019/947.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Molina?
- Prohibited. From 15 March to 15 October, lighting fires is prohibited in forest land and in the 500 m strip around it. Gas stoves and built-in barbecues with a fire extinguisher in recreation or camping areas are exempt. From 16 October to 14 March, you must notify the authorities beforehand.
- Where can you go sledging at La Molina?
- With conditions. La Molina has a sledding run on Coll Sisè street (Alp), for going down one or two people at a time. FGC conditions only allow skiing or snowboarding on the ski slopes.
Before you go
Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.