Col de Tende tunnel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Engineering structure
  • 19th C
Tunnel du Col de Tende, 06430 Tende

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.
➢ From Saturday, July 11, 2026, to July 29, 2026 - Monday through Thursday, excluding Italian holidays, open during the following hours: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Italy → France direction: first crossing at 6:00 a.m., last crossing at 8:30 p.m.; France → Italy direction: first crossing at 6:15 a.m., last crossing at 8:45 p.m. - On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Italian holidays, the crossing is open at the following times: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Direction Italy → France: first crossing at 6:00 a.m., last crossing at 10:30 p.m.; France → Italy direction: first crossing at 6:15 a.m., last crossing at 10:45 p.m. ➢ From July 30, 2026, to September 13, 2026: Open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Italy → France: first crossing at 6:00 a.m., last crossing at 10:30 p.m.; France → Italy: first crossing at 6:15 a.m., last crossing at 10:45 p.m. ➢ From September 14, 2026, to October 4, 2026 Monday through Friday (excluding Italian holidays): Open according to time slots - 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Italy → France direction: first crossing at 6:00 a.m., last crossing at 7:30 a.m. France → Italy direction: first crossing at 6:15 a.m., last crossing at 7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Italy → France: first crossing at 12:30 PM, last crossing at 1:00 PM. France → Italy: first crossing at 12:45 PM, last crossing at 1:15 PM. - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Italy → France: First crossing at 6:00 PM, last crossing at 8:30 PM. France → Italy: First crossing at 6:15 PM, last crossing at 8:45 PM. Saturdays and Sundays: Open continuously from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Italy → France: first crossing at 6:00 a.m., last crossing at 10:30 p.m. France → Italy: first crossing at 6:15 a.m., last crossing at 10:45 p.m.
  • Tips
    Traffic Restrictions:
    - Vehicles weighing more than 3.5 metric tons, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited from traveling on this road;
    - Vehicles transporting hazardous materials are prohibited from traveling on this road.

    These schedules remain in effect until the next intergovernmental meeting.

Rates

Free access.

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 - 22:45

Sunday
06:00 - 22:45

ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
Monday
06:00 - 20:45

Tuesday
06:00 - 20:45

Wednesday
06:00 - 20:45

Thursday
06:00 - 20:45

Friday
06:00 - 22:45

Saturday
06:00 - 22:45

Sunday
06:00 - 22:45

ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
Monday
06:00 - 22:45

Tuesday
06:00 - 22:45

Wednesday
06:00 - 22:45

Thursday
06:00 - 22:45

Friday
06:00 - 22:45

Saturday
06:00 - 22:45

Sunday
06:00 - 22:45

ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN
Monday
06:00 - 07:45
12:30 - 13:15
18:00 - 20:45

Tuesday
06:00 - 07:45
12:30 - 13:15
18:00 - 20:45

Wednesday
06:00 - 07:45
12:30 - 13:15
18:00 - 20:45

Thursday
06:00 - 07:45
12:30 - 13:15
18:00 - 20:45

Friday
06:00 - 07:45
12:30 - 13:15
18:00 - 20:45

Saturday
06:00 - 22:45

Sunday
06:00 - 22:45

ALTERNATING TRAFFIC
ITALY ⇄ FRANCE / EVERY 15 MIN

Medias

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Location

Col de Tende tunnel
Tunnel du Col de Tende, 06430 Tende

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
  • Italian

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Cycle track/route within 500 m
Updated on 16 July 2026 at 17:08
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 7443641)
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