Mountain roads and passes

Previously closed due to unfavorable weather conditions, the road over the Col de la Lombarde is reopened today starting from September 19 at 9:30 AM.

Previously closed due to unfavorable weather conditions, the road over the Col de la Bonette (RM 2205 in the commune of Saint Dalmas le Selvage) is reopened, in both directions of traffic, starting from September 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The road will be closed, after the hamlet of Bousieyas, each night from 8:00 PM to 10:00 AM the following day.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Chains or winter tyres will be mandatory in mountainous areas.

All vehicles must be fitted with snow tyres, all-season tyres or chains from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The obligation concerns light and commercial vehicles, motor homes, heavy goods vehicles and coaches travelling in areas established by the prefects. Their drivers must: carry removable anti-skid devices (metal or textile snow chains) in their trunks to equip at least two driving wheels or be equipped with four “winter tyres”.