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= Andorra Envalira Tunnel Toll Road 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Single Tunnel Toll<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Single tunnel toll (only toll in Andorra)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Private Concession<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Envalira Tunnel connecting Pas de la Casa - Grau Roig<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Envalira Tunnel only<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll booth (cash/card payment)<br>
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'''Technology:''' Traditional toll booth payment
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Net de Gerrers (Spanish concession company)
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Andorra? 2025 Update ==
 
  
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Andorra has '''only ONE toll road''' - the Envalira Tunnel. All other roads in Andorra are completely toll-free.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need to pay tolls to drive in Andorra - except for one tunnel. The Envalira Tunnel is the only toll road in the entire country, connecting the ski resort of Grau Roig with Pas de la Casa near the French border.</p>
  
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'''Toll Required For:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> All other roads in Andorra are completely toll-free, including the main CG-1 to Spain and CG-2 to France. The tunnel simply provides a faster route avoiding the challenging Envalira Pass with its 8%+ gradients.</p>
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* Envalira Tunnel passage between Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig
 
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* All vehicle types (except electric vehicles)
 
  
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'''Toll-Free Roads:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Electric vehicles now travel through the Envalira Tunnel completely free of charge. Residents and workers of Pas de la Casa continue to receive a 50% discount on standard rates.</p>
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* All other roads throughout Andorra
 
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* CG-1 highway to Spain
 
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* CG-2 highway to France (except through tunnel)
 
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* All local and regional roads
 
  
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== Andorra Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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The Envalira Tunnel has straightforward pricing with special discounts for certain users.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Envalira Tunnel operates a simple flat-rate toll system with discounts for electric vehicles and local residents.</p>
  
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=== Current Tunnel Toll Rates (2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
 
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<th>Standard Rate</th>
 
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<th>Resident Rate</th>
 
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<th>Electric Vehicle Rate</th>
 
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<td>Passenger Cars</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Resident Discount</th>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Electric Vehicle</th>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars & Motorcycles</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.40 (50% off)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE</td>
 
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<td>Commercial Vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Vans & Small Trucks</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€3.40 (50% off)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE</td>
 
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<td>Trucks/Buses</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Buses & Large Vehicles</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Contact operator</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Contact operator</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE</td>
 
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=== Special Discounts ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Tunnel Specifications</h3>
  
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* '''Residents and workers in Pas de la Casa:''' 50% discount on standard rate
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technical Details:</strong></p>
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* '''Electric vehicles:''' Completely free passage
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* '''No seasonal variations:''' Same price year-round
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<li>Length: 2,879 meters (1.79 miles)</li>
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<li>Altitude: 2,043-2,054 meters (one of Europe's highest road tunnels)</li>
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<li>Lanes: Two lanes (one in each direction)</li>
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<li>Speed limit: 40-70 km/h (25-43 mph)</li>
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<li>Opened: 2002</li>
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== Envalira Tunnel Information ==
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=== Technical Specifications ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following payment methods at the Envalira Tunnel toll booth:</p>
  
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* '''Length:''' 2,879 meters (2.87 km)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Cash Payment:</strong></p>
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* '''Altitude:''' 2,043m (lowest point) to 2,054m (highest point)
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* '''Configuration:''' Two lanes (one in each direction)
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<li>Euro banknotes and coins accepted</li>
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* '''Speed limit:''' 40-70 km/h
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<li>Exact change recommended but change provided</li>
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* '''One of Europe's highest road tunnels'''
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<li>Booth attendant available during operating hours</li>
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=== Route & Connections ===
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<li>Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express</li>
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<li>Debit cards: International cards accepted</li>
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<li>Contactless payment available</li>
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* '''Northern entrance:''' Pas de la Casa (near France border)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for the Envalira tunnel and plan your Andorra journey, use TollGuru Andorra toll calculator</p>
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* '''Southern entrance:''' Grau Roig (ski resort area)
 
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* '''Connects:''' French RN22 to Andorran CG-2
 
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* '''Alternative route:''' Envalira Pass (higher altitude, weather dependent)
 
  
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=== Construction & Operation ===
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* '''Opened:''' June 1, 1999
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* '''Operator:''' Spanish private consortium
 
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* '''Concession period:''' 50 years
 
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* '''Construction cost:''' 11 billion pesetas
 
  
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== How to Pay Envalira Tunnel Toll ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental Initiatives:</strong></p>
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<li>Electric vehicles now travel free through the tunnel</li>
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<li>Hybrid vehicles still pay standard rates</li>
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<li>Advanced air quality monitoring systems installed</li>
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=== Payment Methods ===
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<li>Enhanced safety systems including CO and NO2 monitoring</li>
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<li>Improved lighting and ventilation systems</li>
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<li>Contactless payment options expanded</li>
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* '''Cash:''' Euros accepted at toll booth
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* '''Credit cards:''' Major cards accepted
 
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* '''No electronic tags:''' Traditional payment only
 
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* '''Payment location:''' At tunnel entrance booth
 
  
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=== Important Notes ===
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<li>Don't assume all Andorra roads have tolls - only the Envalira Tunnel</li>
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<li>The tunnel is optional - free mountain pass route available</li>
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<li>Plan for toll payment if using tunnel for faster travel</li>
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* '''No advance purchase:''' Payment only at time of use
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* '''Single direction toll:''' Pay each way
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* '''No return discounts:''' Full rate for each passage
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<li>Have €6.80 in cash or working card ready</li>
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* '''24/7 operation:''' Tunnel open around the clock
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<li>Electric vehicle owners should have proof of vehicle type</li>
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<li>Residents need valid documentation for discount</li>
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''Electric vehicle incentive:''' Free passage for electric vehicles continues
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* '''Stable pricing:''' No rate increases in recent years
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* '''Enhanced safety systems:''' Updated ventilation and monitoring
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<li><strong>Tunnel route:</strong> €6.80 toll but saves 15-30 minutes, avoids mountain pass</li>
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* '''Weather reliability:''' Consistent operation during winter conditions
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<li><strong>Free mountain route:</strong> Over Envalira Pass (2,408m elevation), longer but scenic</li>
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<li><strong>Alternative borders:</strong> CG-1 to Spain and CG-2 to France are toll-free</li>
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== Planning Your Andorra Journey ==
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<li><strong>Winter:</strong> Tunnel provides reliable passage when pass may be closed</li>
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<li><strong>Ski season:</strong> Heavy traffic during weekends and holidays</li>
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<li><strong>Summer:</strong> Mountain pass route offers spectacular alpine scenery</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Single passage:''' €6.80 for standard vehicles
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* '''Round trip:''' €13.60 total cost
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you can drive over the Envalira Pass (Port d'Envalira) for free. It's longer and has steep grades, but offers spectacular mountain views and costs nothing.</p>
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* '''Annual savings:''' Significant for electric vehicle owners
 
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* '''Resident benefits:''' 50% discount for Pas de la Casa residents
 
  
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=== Travel Tips ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need cash for the tunnel?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, both cash and cards are accepted. Credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments work at the toll booth.</p>
  
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* '''Weather advantage:''' Tunnel avoids Envalira Pass weather conditions
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any other tolls in Andorra?</h3>
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* '''Time saving:''' Faster route between north and south Andorra
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the Envalira Tunnel is the only toll in all of Andorra. All other roads, including main routes to France and Spain, are completely free.</p>
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* '''Ski access:''' Direct connection to Grau Roig ski resort
 
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* '''Border proximity:''' Easy access to France via Pas de la Casa
 
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* '''No booking required:''' Pay as you go
 
  
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=== Alternative Routes ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Electric vehicles travel through the Envalira Tunnel completely free as of 2025. You may need to show vehicle registration or EV identification at the toll booth.</p>
  
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* '''Envalira Pass:''' Free but weather-dependent mountain road
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* '''Around tunnel:''' No alternative direct route
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the tunnel operates 24/7 year-round, providing reliable access even when the mountain pass is closed due to snow or weather conditions.</p>
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* '''Seasonal considerations:''' Pass may be closed in winter
 
  
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== Andorra vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<th>Typical Cost</th>
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<td>Andorra</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Andorra</td>
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<td>Single tunnel toll</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Single tunnel toll</td>
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<td>Envalira Tunnel only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€6.80 flat rate</td>
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<td>€6.80 per passage</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">One tunnel only</td>
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<td>All other roads free</td>
 
 
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<td>France</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[france-toll|France]]</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Péage distance-based</td>
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<li>Road Conditions: meteofrance.com - Mountain pass weather updates</li>
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Andorra Envalira Tunnel Complete Guide

System: Single tunnel toll (only toll in Andorra)
Coverage: Envalira Tunnel connecting Pas de la Casa - Grau Roig
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Manual toll booth (cash/card payment)
Operators: Net de Gerrers (Spanish concession company)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Andorra? 2025 Update

No, you don't need to pay tolls to drive in Andorra - except for one tunnel. The Envalira Tunnel is the only toll road in the entire country, connecting the ski resort of Grau Roig with Pas de la Casa near the French border.

Key Reality: All other roads in Andorra are completely toll-free, including the main CG-1 to Spain and CG-2 to France. The tunnel simply provides a faster route avoiding the challenging Envalira Pass with its 8%+ gradients.

2025 Update: Electric vehicles now travel through the Envalira Tunnel completely free of charge. Residents and workers of Pas de la Casa continue to receive a 50% discount on standard rates.

Andorra Toll Costs: Current Rates

The Envalira Tunnel operates a simple flat-rate toll system with discounts for electric vehicles and local residents.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Standard Rate Resident Discount Electric Vehicle
Cars & Motorcycles €6.80 €3.40 (50% off) FREE
Vans & Small Trucks €6.80 €3.40 (50% off) FREE
Buses & Large Vehicles Contact operator Contact operator FREE

Tunnel Specifications

Technical Details:

  • Length: 2,879 meters (1.79 miles)
  • Altitude: 2,043-2,054 meters (one of Europe's highest road tunnels)
  • Lanes: Two lanes (one in each direction)
  • Speed limit: 40-70 km/h (25-43 mph)
  • Opened: 2002

How to Pay Envalira Tunnel Toll

You can use the following payment methods at the Envalira Tunnel toll booth:

1. Cash Payment:

  • Euro banknotes and coins accepted
  • Exact change recommended but change provided
  • Booth attendant available during operating hours

2. Card Payment:

  • Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • Debit cards: International cards accepted
  • Contactless payment available

To calculate toll costs for the Envalira tunnel and plan your Andorra journey, use TollGuru Andorra toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Environmental Initiatives:

  • Electric vehicles now travel free through the tunnel
  • Hybrid vehicles still pay standard rates
  • Advanced air quality monitoring systems installed

Operational Updates:

  • Enhanced safety systems including CO and NO2 monitoring
  • Improved lighting and ventilation systems
  • Contactless payment options expanded

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Route Planning Errors:

  • Don't assume all Andorra roads have tolls - only the Envalira Tunnel
  • The tunnel is optional - free mountain pass route available
  • Plan for toll payment if using tunnel for faster travel

Payment Preparation:

  • Have €6.80 in cash or working card ready
  • Electric vehicle owners should have proof of vehicle type
  • Residents need valid documentation for discount

Planning Your Journey

Route Options

  • Tunnel route: €6.80 toll but saves 15-30 minutes, avoids mountain pass
  • Free mountain route: Over Envalira Pass (2,408m elevation), longer but scenic
  • Alternative borders: CG-1 to Spain and CG-2 to France are toll-free

Seasonal Considerations

  • Winter: Tunnel provides reliable passage when pass may be closed
  • Ski season: Heavy traffic during weekends and holidays
  • Summer: Mountain pass route offers spectacular alpine scenery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid the Envalira Tunnel toll?

Yes, you can drive over the Envalira Pass (Port d'Envalira) for free. It's longer and has steep grades, but offers spectacular mountain views and costs nothing.

Do I need cash for the tunnel?

No, both cash and cards are accepted. Credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments work at the toll booth.

Are there any other tolls in Andorra?

No, the Envalira Tunnel is the only toll in all of Andorra. All other roads, including main routes to France and Spain, are completely free.

What about electric vehicle discounts?

Electric vehicles travel through the Envalira Tunnel completely free as of 2025. You may need to show vehicle registration or EV identification at the toll booth.

Is the tunnel open year-round?

Yes, the tunnel operates 24/7 year-round, providing reliable access even when the mountain pass is closed due to snow or weather conditions.

Andorra vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Andorra Single tunnel toll €6.80 flat rate One tunnel only
France Péage distance-based €0.08-0.12/km Major autoroutes
Spain Autopistas distance-based €0.06-0.15/km Selected highways
Monaco No tolls (city-state) Free All roads free

Useful Links & Resources

Official Tunnel Information:

  • Túnel d'Envalira: tuneldenvalira.com - Official tunnel website
  • Andorra Tourism: visitandorra.com - Travel planning information
  • Road Conditions: meteofrance.com - Mountain pass weather updates

Cross-Border Travel:

Emergency Contacts:

  • European Emergency: 112
  • Andorra Police: +376 872 000
  • Tunnel Emergency: SOS phones located inside tunnel

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