A formulation for stabilizing soils is described comprising bacteria, enzymes and cations, wherein the bacteria preferably correspond to Azotobacter vinelandii and Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, the enzyme preferably corresponds to an alginase and the cations are preferably provided in the form of calcium chloride. A method for stabilizing soils; a method for preparing stabilized paths; and use of the soil-stabilizing composition are also described.