Picos de Europa: Bulnes Funicular & Cabrales Cheese Cave Tour

A funicular carries you straight up to Bulnes, a village so remote it has no road.

This full-day tour from Oviedo takes you to Bulnes, a mountain village in the Picos de Europa accessible only by funicular, with a guided tour of the village and a stop at the Cabrales cheese cave for a tasting with cider. Transport by bus, expert local guide, funicular ticket and cave visit are all included. You choose your departure city (Oviedo, Gijón or Cangas de Onís) and language (English or Spanish) at checkout, and lunch is available as an add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Picos de Europa and cheese cave

• Travel to Poncebos
• Panoramic bus ride through Cares Gorge
• Take funicular to Bulnes village
• Guided tour and free time in Bulnes
• Transfer to Arenas de Cabrales
• Visit Cave of Cabrales Cheese
• Cheese and cider tasting
• Optional climb to viewpoint

The experience

The day starts with a drive through the Cares Gorge, following the river as it cuts through the mountains toward Poncebos. From there, the funicular carries you up to Bulnes in minutes: a village that sits so high and so isolated that no road reaches it. You'll have time to walk around, eat lunch if you've arranged it, and take in views of Picu Urriellu, one of the world's most famous climbing peaks. Those who want to climb higher can reach the highest accessible viewpoint for even wider views across the range.

After Bulnes, the bus takes you to Arenas de Cabrales and the Cave of Cheese, where a guide walks you through how Cabrales, the region's famous blue cheese, is made in the mountain caves. You taste the cheese itself, paired with Asturian cider. The whole tour runs 12 hours from pickup to return, with the guide speaking either English or Spanish depending on which option you book.

What’s included

• Transport by bus with an expert local guide.
• funicular ticket to and from Bulnes.
• guided tour of the village.
• guided tour of the Cabrales cheese cave with a tasting of the cheese and Asturian cider.

Options for this experience

6 options

Spanish-language tour from Cangas10:00Meeting point: Estación de Autobuses de Cangas de Onís, C. Picos de Europa, 33550 Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain

English-language tour from Cangas10:00Meeting point: Estación de Autobuses de Cangas de Onís, C. Picos de Europa, 33550 Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain

English-language tour from GijónAvailable from 7 Dec · 08:30Meeting point: Panadería Manín, C. 17 de Agosto, 4, Centro, 33205 Gijón, Asturias, Spain

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Spanish-language tour from Gijón08:30Meeting point: Panadería Manín, C. 17 de Agosto, 4, Centro, 33205 Gijón, Asturias, Spain

Spanish-language tour from Oviedo08:00Meeting point: buendía, C. Uría, 58, 33003 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

English-language tour from OviedoAvailable from 7 Dec · 08:00Meeting point: buendía, C. Uría, 58, 33003 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday and SaturdayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 54

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Buendía

Is this one for you?Choose English if that's your language. Pick Spanish for the same route in Spanish, and book the 12-hour version if you want to see both the high peaks and the cheese-making in one day rather than splitting it across two.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I really only reach Bulnes by funicular?

Yes. Bulnes has no road access, so the funicular is the only way up and down for visitors. The ticket for the return trip is included in your tour price.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the base price, but you can add it at checkout. The tour guarantees you'll have time to eat in Bulnes if you want to arrange a meal.

What exactly happens at the Cabrales cheese cave?

A guide shows you how the cheese is made and aged inside the mountain caves, then you taste Cabrales cheese paired with Asturian cider. The cave visit and tasting are included.

Do I need to be fit to hike to the highest viewpoint?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Climbing to the highest viewpoint is optional. You can skip it and stay in the village or lower areas instead.

Which departure city should I choose?

You can book from Oviedo, Gijón or Cangas de Onís. Pick whichever is closest to where you're staying. The tour visits the same sites regardless of starting point.