Red Deer Bellowing Tour in Ponga Natural Park

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the red deer during our Red Deer Bellowing Tour in Ponga Natural Park!

In the Asturian forests, a remarkable wildlife spectacle takes place in autumn: the red deer bellowing (or berrea in Spanish). During this time, the majestic red deer (Cervus elaphus) are at the height of their sexual tension. They announce their presence to receptive females with deep, hoarse roars. Stags proudly roar proclaiming their virility to the surrounding wilderness. It is quite common to hear their powerful calls, especially on rainy days.

Together with an experienced guide you explore beautiful Ponga Natural Park at the feet of the famous Picos de Europa while observing red deer on their mating ritual!

What does this activity consist of?

This red deer bellowing tour takes place in the Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve of Ponga. You hike about 10km with a gradient of about 400m on a forest track.

You ascend through the infamous Peloño forest, which you can only access with our experienced guide. This activity is scheduled in the afternoon, so you can watch the sunset in the mountains. From your viewpoint, you listen and watch the deers until sunset. On the way back, you walk back in the dark with the help of headlamps.

This activity takes place in September and October. It is suitable for everyone with a good physical conditions, as a 10k hike is part of the excursion.

Interested to experience the red deer bellowing in Ponga Natural Park with us?

Send us a message via the form below or contact us via info@intoasturias.com indicating the preferred tour date(s), the group size, and any other important details. In addition, you can also consult us to spot red deers in other locations in Asturias. Depending on your request or location, we will arrange a red deer bellowing tour in the most suitable Asturian natural park.

You can also book your tour via the booking form on our website*.

And… do not hesitate to take a look to our other Wildlife tours if you are interested in spotting more birds and other animals in Asturias!

*Although we do our best to update the availability on our website regularly, before booking we recommend you to send us a message. This can be done via the inquiry form below or via info@intoasturias.com. Indicate the desired tour date, number of persons (adults and/or children), and whether you need transportation or not. We’ll then check the real-time availability of our guides and come back to you within 48 hours to confirm the tour date or propose another date, in case our guides are not available.