Rules for visiting Valdezcaray
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 ZEC/ZEPA Sierras de la Demanda, Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros (ES0000067, Natura 2000 Network), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: larioja.org
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedWild camping is prohibited throughout La Rioja (art. 75 of Decree 10/2017). It is only allowed in campsites or in places authorised by the municipality. The camper and, where applicable, the owner of the land who allows it are liable.Source: laadministracionaldia.inap.es
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsA limited number of motorhomes may park in the car park. In high season and during opening hours they may not take up more than one space or leave gaps. Overnight stays depend on La Rioja regulations.Source: valdezcaray.es
- With conditionsA motorhome counts as parked if it touches the ground only with its wheels, takes up no more than its own perimeter and emits no fumes, noise or fluids other than from the engine. Otherwise it counts as camping and is prohibited outside campsites or municipal areas.Source: laadministracionaldia.inap.es
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsAccording to the resort rules (based on the FIS rules), anyone going up or down on foot must stay at the side of the slope. All signs and markers must also be respected. Lifts and slopes open at 9:00.Source: valdezcaray.es
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedAnimals may not ride the chairlift or enter any food and drink outlet in the resort.Source: valdezcaray.es
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsOrder AGM/71/2024: from 1 July to 31 October, in forest areas and within the 400 m strip around them, cooking is only allowed in covered barbecues with a spark-arrester chimney. Open fires require authorisation from the competent Directorate-General.Source: laadministracionaldia.inap.es
🛷 Sledging
- ProhibitedFor safety reasons, sledges, plastic sheets and any similar objects are prohibited inside the resort.Source: valdezcaray.es
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedAll year round it is prohibited to throw matches, unextinguished cigarette butts, embers or hot ashes, on foot or from vehicles (art. 5.1 of Order AGM/71/2024 on fire prevention).Source: laadministracionaldia.inap.es
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Valdezcaray?
- Prohibited. Wild camping is prohibited throughout La Rioja (art. 75 of Decree 10/2017). It is only allowed in campsites or in places authorised by the municipality. The camper and, where applicable, the owner of the land who allows it are liable.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Valdezcaray?
- With conditions. A limited number of motorhomes may park in the car park. In high season and during opening hours they may not take up more than one space or leave gaps. Overnight stays depend on La Rioja regulations. With conditions. A motorhome counts as parked if it touches the ground only with its wheels, takes up no more than its own perimeter and emits no fumes, noise or fluids other than from the engine. Otherwise it counts as camping and is prohibited outside campsites or municipal areas.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Valdezcaray?
- With conditions. According to the resort rules (based on the FIS rules), anyone going up or down on foot must stay at the side of the slope. All signs and markers must also be respected. Lifts and slopes open at 9:00.
- Can you bring a dog to Valdezcaray?
- Prohibited. Animals may not ride the chairlift or enter any food and drink outlet in the resort.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Valdezcaray?
- With conditions. Order AGM/71/2024: from 1 July to 31 October, in forest areas and within the 400 m strip around them, cooking is only allowed in covered barbecues with a spark-arrester chimney. Open fires require authorisation from the competent Directorate-General.
- Where can you go sledging at Valdezcaray?
- Prohibited. For safety reasons, sledges, plastic sheets and any similar objects are prohibited inside the resort.
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.