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The monumental entrance to the Mont Cenis rail tunnel
Opening period
Closed temporarily.
Language(s) spoken: French
Pets allowed: Non
Max. number of people: 60
Means of payment accepted
Bank/credit card
Cash
Rates
Free entry for children under 15.
Built when the first tunnel through the Alps was cut (1857-1871), the monument is enhanced with a life-sized model steam train and carriages and offers a permanent exhibition recording the history of the tunnel and its subsequent impact…
The Fréjus railway tunnel, the first major Alpine breakthrough (12.5 km), was built by the Piedmontese authorities.
Services
Facilities
Car park
Coach parking
Private parking
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