Where is the Munt La Schera Tunnel located?

The Munt La Schera Tunnel, a road tunnel running 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 tunnel was originally constructed for the building of a dam, which was completed in 1968. After the completion of both the tunnel and the dam, the Munt La Schera Tunnel was also partially opened for regular road traffic. The tunnel has a total length of approximately 3,400 meters (3.4 km). Since both ends of the tunnel, both the northern entrance and the southern exit, are located within the municipality of Zernez, the tunnel is entirely part of Swiss territory. Continuing onward toward Italy, travelers pass by Lake Livigno and the associated reservoir.

Is the Munt La Schera Tunnel a two-lane tunnel?

As the Munt La Schera Tunnel is single-lane only, traffic can flow in only one direction at a time (either north to south or south to north). To manage this, the direction of travel alternates every 15 minutes. During the ski season, when traffic volumes are significantly higher, a different system is implemented, allowing passage on an hourly basis with the direction changing every few hours.

Is the Munt La Schera Tunnel subject to special tolls?

The Munt La Schera Tunnel is a special toll route and is therefore subject to additional toll charges. This means that, regardless of the vignette requirement or heavy vehicle charge, an additional fee must be paid to use the tunnel. Further information about special tolls can be found in our guide. The customs station on the Swiss side is located directly at the northern tunnel entrance. The toll station operated by Engadiner Kraftwerke (the tunnel’s owner) is located on the dam, while the Italian toll station is situated at the western end of the dam. The toll amount varies depending on vehicle class, day of the week, and season (December to April or May to November). The vehicle categories are as follows:

• Passenger cars and vans up to 9 seats and up to 3.5 t GVW: GVW refers to the permissible total weight of the vehicle including passengers. Therefore, you must pay attention to this value when purchasing the pass.
• Caravans / motorhomes
• Motorcycles

The Europamaut Team Wishes You a Pleasant Journey

We wish you a pleasant journey to Switzerland and hope you enjoy your exploration tour through the country’s impressive natural landscapes. Please make sure to familiarize yourself in advance with the applicable toll regulations. In addition, our route planner is available to help you plan your trip optimally and display the relevant toll products. If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to contact us at any time via email.

FAQ about the Munt La Schera Tunnel