Col de Tende tunnel

Historic site and monument
Engineering structure
19th C

Tunnel du Col de Tende, 06430 Tende

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The Col de Tende tunnel, linking France and Italy in the heart of the Alps, has been accessible again since June 28, 2025, with modified opening hours to facilitate modernization work.

Pursuant to the decision of the Franco-Italian Intergovernmental Commission of July 2, 2026, the Tende Tunnel (RD 6204 - Tende) will be closed in both directions, day and night without interruption, from Sunday, September 20 (11:00 p.m.) through Friday, October 30, 2026 (6:00 a.m.).

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The Col de Tende Tunnel will be closed early, effective September 21, following the ANAS’s decision to begin road reinforcement work.

Traffic restrictions:
- Vehicles weighing more than 3.5 metric tons, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited from using the tunnel;
- Vehicles transporting hazardous materials are prohibited from using the tunnel.

These schedules will remain in effect until the next intergovernmental meeting.