Can you camp or bivouac at Leitariegos?

Prohibited. Wild camping is prohibited in the forests of Castilla y León, except in designated areas (Orden FYM/510/2013, art. 6.b). Walking and staying in freely accessible forests is allowed.

Can you skin up the slopes at Leitariegos?

With conditions. The lift pass gives access to the lifts and open slopes under the conditions set by the resort. Anyone going up or down on foot must do so along the edge of the slope. Closure and danger signs must be obeyed.

Can you light a fire or barbecue at Leitariegos?

Prohibited. Bonfires and campfires are prohibited all year in the forest and within 400 m of it. During periods of high risk (at least from July to September), grills, barbecues, griddles and electric or gas stoves are also prohibited, except inside enclosed buildings.

Rules for visiting Leitariegos

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 Valle de Laciana Biosphere Reserve (entirely declared a Natural Area, SCI and SPA Alto Sil), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: miteco.gob.es

⛺ Camping and bivouac

ProhibitedWild camping is prohibited in the forests of Castilla y León, except in designated areas (Orden FYM/510/2013, art. 6.b). Walking and staying in freely accessible forests is allowed.Source: bocyl.jcyl.es

🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes

With conditionsThe lift pass gives access to the lifts and open slopes under the conditions set by the resort. Anyone going up or down on foot must do so along the edge of the slope. Closure and danger signs must be obeyed.Source: leitariegos.net

🔥 Fires and barbecues

ProhibitedBonfires and campfires are prohibited all year in the forest and within 400 m of it. During periods of high risk (at least from July to September), grills, barbecues, griddles and electric or gas stoves are also prohibited, except inside enclosed buildings.Source: bocyl.jcyl.es

📋 Other rules

ProhibitedParking is prohibited on tracks, forest roads and firebreaks if it blocks the passage of wildfire-fighting vehicles (Orden FYM/510/2013, art. 6.e).Source: bocyl.jcyl.es
With conditionsIn the Snowpark only the standard lift pass is valid: the beginner pass and mechanical-lift tickets are not accepted. It is for expert users only and a helmet is mandatory. The pister or shaper may withdraw the pass from anyone who does not follow the rules.Source: leitariegos.net

Frequently asked questions

Can you camp or bivouac at Leitariegos?: Prohibited. Wild camping is prohibited in the forests of Castilla y León, except in designated areas (Orden FYM/510/2013, art. 6.b). Walking and staying in freely accessible forests is allowed.
Can you skin up the slopes at Leitariegos?: With conditions. The lift pass gives access to the lifts and open slopes under the conditions set by the resort. Anyone going up or down on foot must do so along the edge of the slope. Closure and danger signs must be obeyed.
Can you light a fire or barbecue at Leitariegos?: Prohibited. Bonfires and campfires are prohibited all year in the forest and within 400 m of it. During periods of high risk (at least from July to September), grills, barbecues, griddles and electric or gas stoves are also prohibited, except inside enclosed buildings.

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.