# Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo

> Around 650 kilometres through the green interior of Galicia and Asturias: from the hot springs on the Miño into the Sil gorge, past Lugo's Roman wall to the…

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**At a glance:** 8-day road trip of about 398 km (247 mi) with 14 stops, from Ourense to Oviedo. About 5 h 30 min of driving in total. Best time to go: May–October. Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €10 (Spain). Around 650 kilometres through the green interior of Galicia and Asturias: from the hot springs on the Miño into the Sil gorge, past Lugo's Roman wall to the pallozas of Piornedo, over the Puerto de Leitariegos into the brañas of Somiedo and along the Senda del Oso to Oviedo.

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| Distance | approx. 398 km (247 mi) |
| Driving | 5 h 30 min |
| Suggested days | 8 |
| Stops | 14 |
| Route | Ourense → Oviedo |
| Countries | Spain |
| Best time to go | May–October |
| Tolls and vignettes | ≈ €10 |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [Spain and Portugal by motorhome: tolls, low-emission zones, where to stay and autumn weather](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/eu-spain-portugal-by-motorhome/), [Alpine passes in a motorhome: gradients, closures and tunnels](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/eu-alpine-passes-camper/)

*Around 650 kilometres through the green interior of Galicia and Asturias: from the hot springs on the Miño into the Sil gorge, past Lugo's Roman wall to the pallozas of Piornedo, over the Puerto de Leitariegos into the brañas of Somiedo and along the Senda del Oso to Oviedo.*

## The spirit of the route

This route runs behind the well-known coasts, and that is exactly what defines it. In the morning steam rises from the thermal pools on the Miño; by midday the vine terraces of the Ribeira Sacra hang so steeply above the Sil that the harvest is still brought in with baskets and small rail carts. Then things get quieter: Lugo encloses its old town with a Roman wall you can walk all the way around, in Os Ancares thatched pallozas crouch beneath chestnut trees, and beyond the Puerto de Leitariegos the Asturian uplands open up with hay meadows, stone huts and glacial lakes. From the sliding door you see banks of mist drifting out of the valleys, cows on the road and, with a spotting scope and patience, perhaps a brown bear on the opposite slope. The roads are narrow, the stages short, the weather changeable – if you drive slowly and get up early, you get more landscape per kilometre here than on any coast.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: Ourense to Parada de Sil (via Santo Estevo) (approx. 55 km)

- **The drive:** From Ourense head east on country roads through chestnut and oak woodland up to Luíntra (Nogueira de Ramuín), then down to the monastery of Santo Estevo above the reservoir of the same name and on along the south side of the Sil gorge to Parada de Sil. Well surfaced as far as Luíntra, then narrow with tight bends and short steep sections down to the monastery. About 1.5 hours of driving time.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Ourense: As Burgas, the hot springs in the middle of the old town, the Ponte Vella over the Miño on Roman foundations and the freely accessible thermal pools on the riverbank (for example at the Burga de Canedo) – observe the bathing times and notices at the pools.
  - Monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, now a Parador, with three cloisters; the church and parts of the monastery are open to visitors.
  - Catamaran trip from the Santo Estevo landing upstream to San Fiz and back; sailing days vary by month, so book tickets in advance.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Camping Canón do Sil near Parada de Sil is close to the miradores on the south side – a small site; check facilities, length limit and end of season with the operator in advance. Alternative halfway along: the municipal Área de Autocaravanas in Luíntra (around ten pitches, water and waste disposal), a few kilometres from the monastery.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Sleeping in a legally parked vehicle is permitted in Spain, camping behaviour is not (see Camping practice). The car parks at the miradores of the Ribeira Sacra are small and intended as viewpoint and day parking; the area is a Natura 2000 protected site (Canón do Sil), and municipal signs apply. Use the region's many áreas – the Ribeira Sacra has one of the densest networks of municipal motorhome stopovers in Galicia.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Ourense has a low-emission zone (ZBE) in the centre: park the camper outside before sightseeing, for example at Auria Camper Park near the Outariz hot springs, and go into the centre by bus or on foot. In summer Ourense is one of the hottest cities in Spain – visit the hot springs early in the morning or in the evening, and top up with water in Ourense. The access road to the monastery is tight for long vehicles; you will meet buses coming the other way.

### Stage 2: Parada de Sil to Monforte de Lemos (via Castro Caldelas and Doade) (approx. 60 km)

- **The drive:** Across the plateau to Castro Caldelas, then down tight hairpins to the Sil at A Abeleda, over the bridge to the Lugo side and up through the vine terraces to Doade (Sober); from there across the uplands to Monforte. The descent to the river and the climb back up are narrow, twisty and partly without crash barriers – use low gears and the passing places. Around 1.5 hours.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Balcóns de Madrid and the monastery of Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil in the chestnut forest – both near Parada de Sil, the monastery reached by a narrow spur road or on foot.
  - Castro Caldelas: 14th-century castle above the village with views across the Sil plateau.
  - Vine terraces around Doade with bodegas of the D.O. Ribeira Sacra; visits mostly by appointment, limited during the September harvest.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In Monforte de Lemos the municipal Área de Autocaravanas offers a few pitches with water and waste disposal, good for an overnight stop before visiting the town. Closer to the vineyards is the private Solpor Camperpark near Sober; check facilities and season with the operator. Castro Caldelas has a small Área de Autocaravanas with water and waste disposal.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Do not stay overnight on the vineyard access tracks or in bodega car parks without permission: the terraces are private land and the tracks are used by harvest vehicles. The municipal áreas are the legal and usually free solution.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Further catamaran landings are at A Abeleda (Castro Caldelas), Ponte do Sil (Monforte), Os Chancís (Sober) and Belesar on the Miño; bookings are made through the Deputación de Lugo booking portal, and the Consorcio de Turismo Ribeira Sacra also lists the river routes – timetables change from month to month. Refuel and do your main shopping in Monforte; there are hardly any filling stations in the villages of the gorge.

### Stage 3: Monforte de Lemos to Lugo (via Belesar and Chantada) (approx. 100 km)

- **The drive:** From Monforte head west via Escairón and down steep hairpins to Belesar on the Miño reservoir, over the bridge to Chantada and then north on the N-540 to Lugo. The descent to Belesar is narrow and steep; the N-540 is a wide, quiet country road. A good 2 hours.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Monforte de Lemos: castle hill with keep and the monastery of San Vicente do Pino, plus the Colexio de Nosa Señora da Antiga with paintings by El Greco.
  - Belesar: vine terraces right down to the banks of the Miño, the waterside village and a riverside path; catamarans on the Miño also start here.
  - Mirador Cabo do Mundo near Chantada above a meander of the Miño.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Lugo's municipal Área de Autocaravanas lies south of the old town, with around 20 pitches, water and waste disposal, within walking distance of the wall. A second área is in the north of the city at the Milagrosa. Along the way, Escairón and Chantada have small municipal áreas.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** On Lugo's city streets only parking is allowed, not camping; use the áreas. On the shore of the Miño reservoir at Belesar the parking areas are small and are day car parks for walkers and boat passengers.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Drive the hairpins to Belesar slowly in a large motorhome and stay on the main road – do not take shortcuts along narrow vineyard tracks. The Camino Primitivo and other pilgrim routes cross in Lugo – watch out for pilgrims on the roads out of town. From Lugo to Becerreá the A-6 is toll-free.

### Stage 4: Lugo to Candín (via Piornedo and the Puerto de Ancares) (approx. 115 km)

- **The drive:** On the A-6 to Becerreá, then on narrow mountain roads through the valleys of the Serra dos Ancares via Degrada to Piornedo and over the Puerto de Ancares (around 1,650 m) down to the León side at Candín. From Becerreá there are single-track sections, tight bends, livestock on the move and, in autumn, fog; only for experienced drivers in vehicles over 7 m. A full day with stops, around 3 hours of driving time.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Lugo before you leave: a walk along the Roman city wall, a good 2 km long (UNESCO World Heritage), considered the most completely preserved of its kind, with views down into the lanes.
  - Piornedo: village with surviving pallozas, the round, thatched stone houses of the Ancares; one of them is set up as an ethnographic museum.
  - Hike from Piornedo up Mustallar, the highest summit of the Galician Ancares, with views over the biosphere reserves on both sides of the border.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Camping Valle de Ancares near Candín in the upper Ancares valley (León) is the nearest campsite beyond the pass – a small site; check season and facilities in advance, as many businesses close in autumn. On the Galician side, Becerreá's Área de Autocaravanas with around a dozen pitches is the last stopover option before the mountain roads.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Os Ancares is a biosphere reserve and Natura 2000 site on both sides; in Piornedo the car park at the edge of the village is for visitors, not for overnight stays, and the village lanes are off-limits to motorhomes. There is no infrastructure at the Puerto de Ancares. Assume that on both sides of the pass camping outside authorised sites is not allowed.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Fill up with fuel and water in Lugo or Becerreá – in the Ancares there is neither a filling station nor a shop for many kilometres. The Puerto de Ancares is often snowbound in winter and may be closed; in snow or thick fog take the detour via the A-6 and Ponferrada instead. Cows and herding dogs have right of way on these roads.

### Stage 5: Candín to Cangas del Narcea (via Villablino and the Puerto de Leitariegos) (approx. 115 km)

- **The drive:** Down the Ancares valley to Vega de Espinareda, via Fabero into the Laciana valley to Villablino and then up to the Puerto de Leitariegos (around 1,525 m), the border with Asturias. On the Asturian side the AS-213 winds down through mountain forests to Cangas del Narcea; around 21 km of it between Cangas and the pass were recently resurfaced. About 2.5 hours.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Villablino and the Laciana valley: a former mining area, now a biosphere reserve with brown bear and capercaillie habitat.
  - Brañas de Leitariegos right at the pass: village with a chapel, a small ski area and hiking trails up the Cueto de Arbas above the pass.
  - Cangas del Narcea: the monastery of Corias, now a Parador, and the vineyards of the D.O.P. Cangas on the slopes of the Narcea.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** The municipal Área de Autocaravanas in Cangas del Narcea offers around 30 pitches with water and waste disposal within walking distance of the centre. If you want to stop earlier: Laciana Natura near Villablino is a campsite in the Laciana valley; check season and facilities with the operator.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** At the Puerto de Leitariegos there is a rest area and the ski area car parks – overnight stays are not intended there, and they are cleared in winter. In Laciana and the Narcea valley trailhead car parks are often small; if in doubt, drive on to the área in Cangas.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Leitariegos is a ski area: from December to March expect snow, ice and mandatory chains where signposted. Fuel is cheaper in Villablino and Cangas than in the mountain villages. In Cangas it is worth buying wine direct from the producer – the native Albarín and Carrasquín varieties grow hardly anywhere else.

### Stage 6: Cangas del Narcea to Pola de Somiedo (approx. 85 km)

- **The drive:** Down the Narcea valley and then on the AS-227 via Belmonte de Miranda up the Pigüeña valley and from Aguasmestas through the Somiedo valley into the natural park as far as Pola de Somiedo. Wide sections alternate with narrow passages, rockfall nets and bends along the river gorge. Around 2 hours.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Brañas of La Pornacal above Villar de Vildas: one of the best-preserved summer settlements with teitos, the broom-thatched herders' huts (hike from the village).
  - Bear watching in the evening from the viewpoints in the Pigüeña and Somiedo valleys – with a spotting scope, distance and patience (see tip).
  - The natural park visitor centre in Pola de Somiedo with information on trails, brañas and wildlife.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Somiedo Camper Park in Pola de Somiedo, a few minutes' walk from the village centre: a private motorhome site; check facilities and opening times with the operator in advance. Also in Pola is Camping La Pomarada de Somiedo; in Valle de Lago, Camping Lagos de Somiedo is a base for the Lago del Valle. The access road to Valle de Lago is narrow, so check length limits in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In Somiedo Natural Park camping outside authorised sites is prohibited. Many car parks and rest areas are signed “day parking only”, user reports on overnight options contradict each other and are often out of date. Expect checks throughout the municipality and plan on a campsite or camper park.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Bears are watched at dusk from a distance: from the roadside or a viewpoint with binoculars and a spotting scope, never cross-country towards an animal, do not follow, no bait, no drones, keep your voice low. Where many watchers are gathered, do not stop on the carriageway. Local guides with spotting scopes know the current slopes – a more reliable approach than rumours in apps. Never leave food scraps or rubbish outside.

### Stage 7: Pola de Somiedo to Entrago (Teverga), with a detour to the Lagos de Saliencia (approx. 80 km)

- **The drive:** In the morning head down the valley from Pola to La Riera and up through the Saliencia valley to the Alto de La Farrapona (a good 1,700 m) and back, then from La Riera over the Puerto de San Lorenzo (around 1,350 m) to Teverga. The road to La Farrapona is narrow, steep and has no room to pass at the top; the San Lorenzo pass has long steep ramps and tight hairpins – larger motorhomes are better off taking the detour via Belmonte de Miranda, Grado and Proaza. A good 2 hours of driving time.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Lagos de Saliencia: hike from La Farrapona to Lago de la Cueva, Cerveriz and Calabazosa (Lago Negro), with old traces of ore mining along the way; 3–4 hours there and back.
  - View from La Farrapona across to Babia (León) and onto the limestone ridges of the natural park.
  - Colegiata de San Pedro in La Plaza (Teverga), a Romanesque collegiate church on the valley floor.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Parking autocaravanas de la Senda del Oso in Entrago, a designated motorhome site with around 25 pitches right at the start of the cycle path; plus the área in La Plaza (Teverga) with water and waste disposal. Both are basic; check their status in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** At the Alto de La Farrapona the car park is small, often full and intended for parking only; do not stay overnight up there. Ask at the visitor centre in Pola whether there is a bus or taxi service to the lakes in summer, and leave the motorhome in the valley if so. The same applies in Teverga: overnight stays only at the designated sites.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Set off early for La Farrapona: by mid-morning the car park is full and oncoming traffic at narrow spots is frequent. In fog or thunderstorms postpone the lakes hike – orientation on the high plateaus is difficult. At the Parque de la Prehistoria near Teverga you can see replicas of Palaeolithic cave art, a good option for rainy days.

### Stage 8: Entrago to Oviedo (via the Senda del Oso) (approx. 45 km)

- **The drive:** On the valley road AS-228 through the valleys of Teverga, Proaza and Santo Adriano, past limestone gorges, then via Trubia to Oviedo. Well surfaced, with overhanging rock in the gorges; the last few kilometres in city traffic. Just under 1 hour without stops.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Senda del Oso: the former mining railway line, now a cycling and walking path through tunnels and gorges such as the Desfiladero de Peñas Juntas, ideal with a hired bike or e-bike.
  - Bear enclosure (Cercado osero) on the Senda between Proaza and Santo Adriano – home to bears that cannot be released into the wild, with information boards on the Cantabrian brown bear.
  - Desfiladero de las Xanas: gorge walk near Villanueva (Santo Adriano), around 2 hours there and back.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In Oviedo, the Área de Autocaravanas La Corredoria in the north-east of the city (around 16 pitches, water and waste disposal), with a bus into the centre. Along the way, the motorhome car parks in Proaza, Buyera and Tuñón along the Senda del Oso offer simple overnight options.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** The motorhome car parks in the valley are designated by the municipalities and are the legal solution; overnight stays are not tolerated in the small trailhead car parks by the gorges. In Oviedo, park only – do not camp.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Oviedo has a low-emission zone (ZBE) whose enforcement is being phased in – leave the camper at the área and take the bus into the centre. To round off in the city: the El Fontán market hall and the Museo Arqueológico de Asturias in the former monastery of San Vicente. If you want to continue south: the AP-66 over the Huerna to León is a toll road; the N-630 over the Pajares is the toll-free, winding alternative.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- The basic Spanish principle: sleeping in a legally parked vehicle is allowed, but camping with anything that extends beyond the outline of the vehicle is not. Since 1 October 2026, Real Decreto 518/2026 (new Art. 92.4 of the Reglamento General de Circulación) explicitly defines when a motorhome is correctly parked: no parts extending beyond the vehicle outline, resting only on its tyres (levelling chocks allowed), no discharge of liquids. Municipalities may still regulate parking times, zones and maximum duration, but according to the DGT may not impose penalties solely on the basis of vehicle type; rules for protected areas and coasts apply independently of this. Local implementation may take time – observe the signs.
- Three regions, three sets of rules: in Galicia and Asturias camping (awning, table, chairs, tent, pop-up roof) is only allowed on campsites; in Castile and León municipalities and protected-area rules restrict it heavily; on áreas generally only parking is allowed, no camping behaviour. Municipal signs such as “Prohibido acampar” or “Solo estacionamiento diurno” count and are common on this route.
- Protected areas along the route: Canón do Sil (Natura 2000), the Os Ancares Lucenses and Ancares Leoneses biosphere reserves, Laciana, Somiedo Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, and Las Ubiñas-La Mesa around Teverga. In natural parks camping outside designated sites is prohibited; fines are set regionally and can be steep.
- Wildlife: Cantabrian brown bears, wolves and capercaillie live throughout the Asturian-Leonese section. Watch bears only from a distance, from the path or a viewpoint – no approaching, no bait, no drones; keep rubbish and food inside the vehicle at night.
- Wildfires: Galicia, León and south-western Asturias have had major fires in recent summers. During the fire-risk season there is a strict ban on fires near woodland, barbecues only in designated facilities; on burnt slopes paths are sometimes closed. Emergency number 112.
- Resources: park4night, Campercontact, the motorhome stopover pages of turismo.ribeirasacra.org and turismoasturias.es (Autocaravanas section). User information on wild-camping spots in Somiedo and the Ancares is often contradictory – if in doubt, use an área instead.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Water and waste disposal: the Ribeira Sacra and inland Asturias have a dense network of municipal áreas, many free or coin-operated; in the Ancares and on the León side they are thinner on the ground. Empty grey water only at the service point, and the cassette only at disposal points.
- Drinking water: tap water in towns and villages is usually drinkable; use village fountains and springs at rest areas only if they are marked “agua potable”. Fill your tanks before the Ancares and before Somiedo.
- Gas: Spanish butane and propane cylinders (Repsol, Cepsa) are only supplied within the Spanish exchange system; German cylinders are not exchanged. Autogas (LPG) is available at filling stations in Ourense, Lugo and Oviedo, hardly at all in the mountains – fill your refillable cylinder or gas tank before the mountain stages and carry an adapter set (Dish, bayonet, ACME, Euro).
- Fuel and shopping: larger filling stations and supermarkets in Ourense, Monforte, Lugo, Villablino, Cangas del Narcea and Oviedo; in Somiedo and the Ancares only small shops with short opening hours.
- Climate: Ourense is very hot in summer, while in the mountains the nights are cool even in August. From October expect fog, rain and the first cold on the passes; plan heating and gas supplies accordingly. Warnings are issued by MeteoGalicia and AEMET.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Speed limits: motorhomes up to 3.5 t 90 km/h outside built-up areas and 120 km/h on autovías and autopistas; over 3.5 t and vehicle-trailer combinations 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 90 km/h on motorways. 50 km/h in built-up areas, 30 km/h on roads with one lane in each direction. On the mountain roads of this route realistic averages are 30–40 km/h.
- Warning equipment: since 1 January 2026 the connected V16 beacon is the only permitted warning device for vehicles registered in Spain; according to the DGT, foreign-registered vehicles still meet the requirement with the warning triangles of their home country. Wear a high-visibility vest when leaving the vehicle on the carriageway.
- Tolls: the A-52, A-6 and A-66 are toll-free autovías; the AP-66 (Huerna) between León and Asturias is a toll road. The country roads on the route are free.
- Low-emission zones (ZBE): Ourense has a low-emission zone in the centre, Oviedo has introduced one, and Lugo is planning one. For foreign vehicles the sticker question has not been settled uniformly; avoid city centres with the camper and use stopovers on the outskirts.
- Dimensions and mountain roads: 4 m height, 2.55 m width and 12 m length are permitted, but access roads such as Belesar, Piornedo, Valle de Lago, La Farrapona and San Lorenzo are barely suitable for large vehicles. Go downhill in a low gear, wait at passing places; sounding the horn before blind hairpins is customary.
- Winter: there is no general winter tyre requirement, but snow chains or approved alternatives are mandatory on passes such as Ancares, Leitariegos and San Lorenzo where signposted. Alcohol limit 0.5 g/l (novice drivers 0.3 g/l), mobile phones only hands-free; mark loads protruding from a rear carrier with a V-20 warning panel.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Spotting scope or powerful binoculars with a tripod – in Somiedo you almost always see bears at a great distance on the opposite slopes, never up close.
- Swimwear, flip-flops and a towel for the thermal pools on the Miño in Ourense; some facilities require a swimming cap and pool sandals.
- Sturdy hiking boots, a rain jacket and a warm layer for the Lagos de Saliencia, Mustallar and the brañas – fog and cold come in quickly above 1,500 m.
- Snow chains or approved textile chains if you are crossing Ancares, Leitariegos or San Lorenzo between October and April.
- Autogas adapter set and a full gas reserve – there are hardly any LPG filling stations in the mountains between Lugo and Oviedo.
- Offline maps and a printed catamaran booking – mobile reception is patchy in the Sil gorge and in Somiedo.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

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## Which stops are on the route from Ourense to Oviedo?

1. **Ourense** (Spain)
2. **Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil** (Spain)
3. **Parada de Sil** (Spain)
4. **Monforte de Lemos** (Spain)
5. **Belesar** (Spain)
6. **Lugo** (Spain)
7. **Piornedo** (Spain)
8. **Candín** (Spain)
9. **Villablino** (Spain)
10. **Puerto de Leitariegos** (Spain)
11. **Cangas del Narcea** (Spain)
12. **Pola de Somiedo** (Spain)
13. **Entrago** (Spain)
14. **Oviedo** (Spain)

## When is the best time for the route from Ourense to Oviedo?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## What should you know before driving the route from Ourense to Oviedo?

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €10 (Spain).

- **Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels.** Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

## FAQs

**How long is Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo?**
8-day road trip of about 398 km (247 mi) with 14 stops, from Ourense to Oviedo. About 5 h 30 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo?**
We suggest 8 days: about 5 h 30 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo start and end?**
It starts in Ourense and ends in Oviedo.

**Which countries does Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo pass through?**
Spain.

**Where can you camp along Hot springs, wine terraces and bear country – by camper from Ourense through the Ribeira Sacra, Ancares and Somiedo?**
OpenStreetMap lists 58 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Camping Lagos de Somiedo, Área de Autocaravanas de Luíntra and Área de Autocaravanas de Monforte de Lemos.

**How much are the tolls on the route from Ourense to Oviedo?**
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €10 (Spain). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.