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Tunnel du Mont Blanc closure

Maintenance work to be carried out in the tunnel from September to December.

Featured in News & Reviews Author Ellie Mahoney, Chamonix Editor Updated

Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for works September to December 2025.

For winter 2025/2026 light vehicles, commercial vehicles and motorhomes must:

  • either be fitted with metal or textile snow chains in the luggage compartment, enabling at least two wheels to be fitted
  • be fitted with four winter tyres 

Queues may build up ahead of the Mont Blanc tunnel re-opening in the mornings, so plan your travel accordingly.

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