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Rules for visiting Vall de Núria

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 de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser (the Núria resort is an enclave excluded from the park and from the PEIN, surrounded by the park), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat

⛺ Camping and bivouac

  • With conditionsWild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural. You may only spend the night (bivouac or tent) if you are on a multi-day trek and have nowhere to sleep: at least a 30-minute walk from tourist infrastructure, never on summits or ridges, from 20:00 to 8:00, and after notifying the park.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat

🐕 Dogs

  • With conditionsOn the Núria Cremallera, pets travel free of charge. Dogs must wear a muzzle and be on a leash from the moment they enter the facilities. Small animals must be carried in a basket or cage, and no animal may occupy a seat.Source: turistren.cat
  • With conditionsIn the Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser, dogs must be leashed at all times so they do not disturb livestock or wildlife.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat

🛸 Drones

  • Permit requiredIn PEIN areas managed by the Generalitat, such as this Park, aerial activities, whether manned or unmanned (including drones), and photo shoots require prior authorisation from the managing body. If it is not granted within one month, it is considered denied.Source: tramits.gencat.cat

🔥 Fires and barbecues

🛷 Sledging

  • With conditionsFGC's general conditions only allow skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of its resorts. Ski-bikes, snow-bikes and snowscoots are prohibited except for people with reduced mobility. If the lift pass is misused, it will be withdrawn.Source: pirineu365.cat

📋 Other rules

  • ProhibitedPlant gathering: in the Parc Natural you may not pick wild plants, because many are rare or protected.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat
  • With conditionsMotor vehicles: in the Parc Natural you may only drive on roads and tracks open to traffic, following the signs and parking in designated places.Source: parcsnaturals.gencat.cat

Frequently asked questions

Can you camp or bivouac at Vall de Núria?
With conditions. Wild camping is not allowed in the Parc Natural. You may only spend the night (bivouac or tent) if you are on a multi-day trek and have nowhere to sleep: at least a 30-minute walk from tourist infrastructure, never on summits or ridges, from 20:00 to 8:00, and after notifying the park.
Can you bring a dog to Vall de Núria?
With conditions. On the Núria Cremallera, pets travel free of charge. Dogs must wear a muzzle and be on a leash from the moment they enter the facilities. Small animals must be carried in a basket or cage, and no animal may occupy a seat. With conditions. In the Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser, dogs must be leashed at all times so they do not disturb livestock or wildlife.
Can you fly a drone at Vall de Núria?
Permit required. In PEIN areas managed by the Generalitat, such as this Park, aerial activities, whether manned or unmanned (including drones), and photo shoots require prior authorisation from the managing body. If it is not granted within one month, it is considered denied.
Can you light a fire or barbecue at Vall de Núria?
Prohibited. Lighting fires is prohibited in the Parc Natural for safety and conservation reasons, except in designated areas.
Where can you go sledging at Vall de Núria?
With conditions. FGC's general conditions only allow skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of its resorts. Ski-bikes, snow-bikes and snowscoots are prohibited except for people with reduced mobility. If the lift pass is misused, it will be withdrawn.

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.