 Moreover, after Charles Emmanuel of Savoy conquered the Marquisate of Saluzzo, he decided to close the tunnel permanently.The Monte Viso Tunnel saw its first reopening on August 25, 1907 thanks to the funding of the Italian government and the contribution of the Torino Italian Alpine Club chaired by Ubaldo Valbusa.In 1998 the tunnel was cleared and reopened again under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Saluzzo, who have erected information panels at both entrances.