Rules for visiting Masella
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 (Masella lies outside it, in its surrounding area; the municipality of Alp includes a small part of the park), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: femturisme.cat
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsWild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Bivouacking is allowed for one night only, from 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise, only in the Cadí range and next to mountain huts with the permission of the hut keeper.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, motorhomes may park in car parks, but without camping or putting out awnings, tables, chairs or similar. Camping in a motorhome is only allowed in controlled camping areas, for up to 5 consecutive nights.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsUnder a municipal edict of Alp and Das (21/2/2008), between 17:00 and 9:00 any activity not organised by the resort is prohibited on the slopes: ski touring, snowshoeing or walking. If you go up or down on foot, keep to the side of the slope.Source: masella.com
🐕 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 lead, because they can disturb wildlife and livestock.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🛸 Drones
- Permit requiredFlying drones in PEIN areas (Catalan Plan of Areas of Natural Interest), such as the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, requires prior authorisation (Decree 148/1992). It must be requested at least 10 days in advance, stating the flight area, take-off and landing points, and the model and weight of the drone.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsIn the park, from 15 March to 15 October all fires are prohibited on forest land and within the 500 m strip around it, barbecues included. Gas stoves in recreational and camping areas are exempt. From 16 October to 14 March it is enough to give notice beforehand.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
🛷 Sledging
- ProhibitedSledges are prohibited on the slopes from 17:00 to 9:00 (edict of Alp and Das, 21/2/2008). The usage rules only allow alpine skiing, telemark, snowblades and snowboarding on the slopes and lifts; other disciplines and devices (snowscoot, etc.) are not allowed.Source: masella.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, motor vehicles may not be driven off roads and tracks open to traffic. On unsigned tracks the maximum speed is 30 km/h, and groups may have up to 7 motorbikes or 4 cars.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
- With conditionsWith a lift pass, travelling on foot on the lifts is only possible in very exceptional cases, for safety or health reasons and with the approval of the Operations Manager. It costs €20.Source: masella.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Masella?
- With conditions. Wild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Bivouacking is allowed for one night only, from 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise, only in the Cadí range and next to mountain huts with the permission of the hut keeper.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Masella?
- With conditions. In the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, motorhomes may park in car parks, but without camping or putting out awnings, tables, chairs or similar. Camping in a motorhome is only allowed in controlled camping areas, for up to 5 consecutive nights.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Masella?
- With conditions. Under a municipal edict of Alp and Das (21/2/2008), between 17:00 and 9:00 any activity not organised by the resort is prohibited on the slopes: ski touring, snowshoeing or walking. If you go up or down on foot, keep to the side of the slope.
- Can you bring a dog to Masella?
- 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 lead, because they can disturb wildlife and livestock.
- Can you fly a drone at Masella?
- Permit required. Flying drones in PEIN areas (Catalan Plan of Areas of Natural Interest), such as the Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, requires prior authorisation (Decree 148/1992). It must be requested at least 10 days in advance, stating the flight area, take-off and landing points, and the model and weight of the drone.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Masella?
- With conditions. In the park, from 15 March to 15 October all fires are prohibited on forest land and within the 500 m strip around it, barbecues included. Gas stoves in recreational and camping areas are exempt. From 16 October to 14 March it is enough to give notice beforehand.
- Where can you go sledging at Masella?
- Prohibited. Sledges are prohibited on the slopes from 17:00 to 9:00 (edict of Alp and Das, 21/2/2008). The usage rules only allow alpine skiing, telemark, snowblades and snowboarding on the slopes and lifts; other disciplines and devices (snowscoot, etc.) are not allowed.
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.