Munt La Schera Tunnel (Special Toll)

What is the Munt La Schera Tunnel?

The Munt La Schera Tunnel, which runs as a road tunnel through the Munt La Schera, serves as an underpass and connects Zernez on the Swiss side (approx. 1,100 inhabitants, canton of Graubünden) with Livigno on the Italian side (approx. 6,500 inhabitants, region of Lombardy). The Munt La Schera Tunnel was originally built for the construction of a dam, which was completed in 1968. After the completion of the tunnel and the dam, the Munt La Schera Tunnel was also opened, on a restricted basis, to regular road traffic. The tunnel extends over a total length of around 3,400 metres (3.4 km). Since both ends of the Munt La Schera Tunnel, i.e. the entrance in the north as well as the exit in the south, lie on the territory of the Graubünden municipality of Zernez, the tunnel belongs to Swiss state territory. Continuing on to the Italian side that follows later, you will be accompanied by Lago di Livigno and the reservoir located here.

Is the Munt La Schera Tunnel navigable in two lanes?

Since the Munt La Schera Tunnel is only single-lane, traffic can only travel in one direction at a time (from north to south or from south to north). To compensate for this, the direction of travel alternates every 15 minutes. Moreover, since there is significantly higher traffic volume in the Munt La Schera Tunnel during the ski season, a change of strategy is implemented during this time, providing for hourly passage through the tunnel, with the direction changing every few hours.

Is the Munt La Schera Tunnel subject to a special toll?

The Munt La Schera Tunnel is a toll-charged special toll route and is therefore subject to a special toll obligation. Accordingly, in addition to the vignette requirement and the heavy vehicle charge, you must pay an additional fee to use the Munt La Schera Tunnel. Further information on the special toll can be found in our guide. The customs station on the Swiss side is located directly at the northern tunnel entrance. The toll station of the Engadin power plants (owner of the tunnel) is located on the dam. The Italian toll station is located at the western end of the dam. The amount of the special toll varies depending on the vehicle class, day of the week, and season (December to April or May to November). The vehicle classes are made up as follows:

• Cars and vans up to 9 seats and up to 3.5 t GVW: The abbreviation GVW stands for the permissible total weight of the vehicle including occupants. Therefore, you must pay attention to the GVW when purchasing the pass.

• Caravans/motorhomes

• Motorcycles

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

We wish you a pleasant journey to Switzerland and much enjoyment on your tour of discovery through the impressive nature of the country. Please inform yourself in good time about the applicable toll regulations. In addition, our route planner is available to help you plan your journey optimally and display the corresponding toll products. If you have any questions, we will of course be happy to assist you. Please contact us at any time by email.