Col de Tende tunnel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Engineering structure
  • 19th C
Tunnel du Col de Tende, 06430 Tende
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.
In accordance with the decision of the Franco-Italian inter-governmental commission of February 6, 2026, traffic in the Tende tunnel (RD6204 - Tende) will run from Saturday, February 7, 2026 to Saturday, April 4, 2026 as follows:

Mondays and Tuesdays :
- 6.00am - 8.00am
from Italy to France first run at 6:00 am, last run at 7:30 am
from France to Italy first run at 6.15am, last run at 7.45am
- Time window 18h - 21h
from Italy to France first call at 6pm, last call at 8:30pm
from France to Italy first at 6.15pm, last at 8.45pm

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:
- Time slot 6.00am - 8.00am
from Italy to France first run at 6:00 am, last run at 7:30 am
from France to Italy first run at 6.15am, last run at 7.45am
- Time slot 12:15 - 12:45
from Italy to France at 12:15pm
from France to Italy at 12:30 p.m.
- Time slot 18h - 21h
from Italy to France first run at 6pm, last run at 8:30pm
from France to Italy first at 6:15pm, last at 8:45pm

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays:
- Continuous opening 6.00am - 11.00pm
from Italy to France first gateway at 6:00 am, last gateway at 10:30 pm
from France to Italy first service at 6.15am, last service at 10.45pm

Vehicles over 3.5 tons, buses, bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles transporting dangerous goods are prohibited.

For bicycles, take the Italian train between Tende and Limone.
  • Tips
    Traffic conditions in the Col de Tende tunnel may change depending on the progress of work and weather conditions. Before entering the tunnel, please check the traffic situation at http://www.inforoutes06.fr

Services

Services

Animals accepted

Documentation

Documentation

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

Monday
18:00 - 20:45
06:00 - 07:45

Tuesday
18:00 - 20:45
06:00 - 07:45

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

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

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

Saturday
06:00 - 22:45

Sunday
06:00 - 22:45

Monday
06:00 - 20:45

Friday
06:00 - 20:45

Saturday
06:00 - 20:45

Sunday
06:00 - 20:45

Location

Location

Col de Tende tunnel
Tunnel du Col de Tende, 06430 Tende
  • www.inforoutes06.fr

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Mountain location
Updated on 07 February 2026 at 09:51
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 7443641)
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