How much does it cost to go through the Mont Blanc Tunnel?

Mont Blanc Tunnel Tolls on the Italian side from 1st January 2021 (22% VAT included)

How long does it take to drive through the Mont Blanc Tunnel?

17 minutes
Length: The tunnel is 11.6kms. Width: 8.6 metres. Journey Time: 17 minutes.

What happened in Mont Blanc Tunnel?

The Mont Blanc tunnel fire occurred on 24 March 1999. It was caused by a transport truck which caught fire while driving through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Other vehicles travelling through the tunnel became trapped and fire crews were unable to reach the transport truck. Thirty-nine people were killed.

Where does the Mont Blanc Tunnel start and end?

It links Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France with Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy, via the French Route Nationale 205 and the Italian Traforo T1 (forming the European route E25 ), in particular the motorways serving Geneva ( A40 of France) and Turin ( A5 of Italy ).

Is there a fee to tow a car in the Mont Blanc Tunnel?

Towing of light vehicles in the Mont Blanc tunnel is free of charge, except for vehicles that run out of fuel. In this case the fee is €300 for cars.

How long is the tunnel between Italy and France?

In 1953, France and Italy agreed to jointly build and operate a motor-vehicle tunnel between Chamonix-Mont Blanc in France and Courmayeur in Italy. Called the Mont Blanc Vehicular Tunnel, the stretch opened 12 years later. It measures 11.6 kilometers (7.2miles) in length, two-thirds of which lies in France.

How long is the tunnel from Chamonix to Italy?

The Mont Blanc Tunnel links Chamonix, France to Courmayeur, Italy via an 11.6km road tunnel. Check here the tolls prices for all other types of vehicles. Reduced rate return ticket: purchasing one is 75% less expensive than a one-way ticket. The return ticket expires at midnight, seven days after issue of the ticket.