Winter closure of the French side of the Moncenisio pass (2026)
Date of the event:
On 5 November 2026 the competent French authority ordered the closure to traffic of the French side of the Colle del Moncenisio (Moncenisio pass), an Alpine crossing linking Piedmont with France via the departmental road RD1006, the cross-border continuation of the SS25 "del Moncenisio" state road [1]. The measure is part of the usual seasonal management of the pass, which is affected every year by closures due to winter weather conditions [1].
The order
The closure of the RD1006 took effect on 5 November 2026 and will remain in force for the whole winter season, until spring 2027 (given as "spring 2026" in the source, apparently a typo) [1]. It is a recurring measure, adopted every year by the French authorities to ensure safe travel on the section of the pass affected by snow and ice [1].
Effects on the Italian side
On the Italian side the situation remains different: the SS25 "del Moncenisio" state road continues to be regularly passable in winter up to the border with France [1]. The closure therefore affects only the cross-border section managed by the French authorities, while the Piedmontese road link to the border is not interrupted [1].
Sources
- TorinOggi — 5 November 2026