ANAS
Description
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.
Traffic will flow in alternating directions, regulated by traffic lights:
- Monday to Friday :
- Between 6.00am and 8.00am
from Italy to France first cycle at 6.00 am, last cycle at 7.30 am
from France to Italy first cycle at 6.15am, last cycle at 7.45am
- Between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Italy to France first cycle at 6:00 pm, last cycle at 8:30 pm
from France to Italy first cycle at 6:15pm, last cycle at 8:45pm
- Saturdays, Sundays and ITALIAN public holidays :
- Between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm
from Italy to France first cycle at 6:00 am, last cycle at 8:30 pm
from France to Italy first cycle at 6.15am, last cycle at 8.45pm
Traffic restrictions:
- Vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes, buses, bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited;
- Vehicles transporting dangerous goods are prohibited.
- TipsThe present timetable remains valid until the next intergovernmental meeting.
Services
Pets welcome
Rates
Free access.
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Openings
Monday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Tuesday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Wednesday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Thursday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Friday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Saturday
06:00 - 20:45
Sunday
06:00 - 20:45
ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
06:00 - 20:45
Italian public holiday
Monday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Tuesday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Wednesday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Thursday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Friday
06:00 - 07:45
18:00 - 20:45
Saturday
06:00 - 20:45
Sunday
06:00 - 20:45
ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
Medias
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Cycle track/route within 500 m
- Mountain location