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Rules for visiting San Isidro

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 Parque Regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre (formerly Picos de Europa in Castilla y León). The resort lies outside it, on its boundary: the law draws the line "leaving the lifts of the winter resort to the northwest, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: boe.es

🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes

  • With conditionsThe resort's slope rules require that people going up or down on foot do so along the side of the slope. By buying the lift pass you accept the resort's terms of use.Source: nieveleonsanisidro.com

🔥 Fires and barbecues

  • ProhibitedIn Castilla y León, bonfires and campfires in the countryside and within 400 m of it are banned all year round. During the high-risk period (at least July to September), barbecues, grills and electric and gas stoves are also banned, except for authorised exceptions.Source: laadministracionaldia.inap.es

📋 Other rules

  • With conditionsSnowpark: for expert users only, and helmets are mandatory. A regular ticket is required; the beginners' pass and lift-only tickets are not valid. The piste patroller may withdraw the lift pass from anyone who breaks the rules.Source: nieveleonsanisidro.com
  • With conditionsLifts: board and alight only at the designated points. Children under 1.25 m may only ride accompanied by an adult. On chairlifts it is forbidden to stand up, swing or jump off the seat.Source: nieveleonsanisidro.com

Frequently asked questions

Can you skin up the slopes at San Isidro?
With conditions. The resort's slope rules require that people going up or down on foot do so along the side of the slope. By buying the lift pass you accept the resort's terms of use.
Can you light a fire or barbecue at San Isidro?
Prohibited. In Castilla y León, bonfires and campfires in the countryside and within 400 m of it are banned all year round. During the high-risk period (at least July to September), barbecues, grills and electric and gas stoves are also banned, except for authorised exceptions.

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.