Tunels De Barcelona I Cadi Concessionaria De La Generalitat De Catalunya Sa.

What Tunels De Barcelona I Cadi Concessionaria De La Generalitat De Catalunya Sa. does

Túnels de Barcelona i Cadí, Concessionària de la Generalitat de Catalunya, S.A. is a public-purpose toll road concession company incorporated on 18 December 2012 that operates two strategic infrastructure assets in Catalonia under concession from the Generalitat de Catalunya: the Vallvidrera tunnel complex linking Barcelona's Vallès district to the city, comprising five tunnels with a 2,517-meter main bore, and the 5,026-meter Cadí tunnel providing the principal drivable crossing of the Cerdanya region. Across these assets the company manages approximately 46 km of drivable road, two service areas with fuel, food, and retail concessions, and over 11.5 million cumulative recorded transits supported by 18 service vehicles and more than 1,000 annual road assistance interventions.

Revenue is generated primarily through a four-category toll structure ranging from €11.73 (Category 1 motorcycles) to €38.11 (Category 4 heavy vehicles), supplemented by service-area retail and fuel concessions. Multiple discount overlays operate on top of base pricing — including 40% VAO (high-occupancy vehicle) reductions, frequent-user rebates, the EcoViat program for low-emission vehicles, and a November 2024 Generalitat decree granting 100% exemption to residents of three Cerdanya counties. The customer base is composed of individual commuters, freight operators, and travelers with no concentrated anchor relationships.

Operationally, the company is asset-light at the corporate level — staffed by 1–10 employees and governed by a six-member Board of Directors — while operating significant physical infrastructure. Technology investments center on traffic safety and customer experience: an Automatic Incident Detection (DAI) system using image-analysis algorithms, LED lighting retrofits projected to cut 155 tonnes of CO2, EV charging at Vallvidrera, the AWAI mobile application co-developed with Autopistas, and an environmental program that has replanted approximately 80,000 trees. The 2024 receipt of €43,343.30 in EU NextGenerationEU funding for energy efficiency indicates active engagement with public ESG funding mechanisms.

Name

Tunels De Barcelona I Cadi Concessionaria De La Generalitat De Catalunya Sa.

Legal name

Túnels de Barcelona i Cadí, Concessionària de la Generalitat de Catalunya, S.A.

Website

https://tunels.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Túnels de Barcelona i Cadí is a Generalitat de Catalunya concession company operating the Vallvidrera and Cadí toll tunnels in Catalonia, Spain, serving motorists, commuters, and freight operators through toll collection, service areas, and digital mobility services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Toll Road Infrastructure

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAJABAL

Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Road Tolling, Congestion Charging & Road User Charging Systems

Keywords

• Toll road concession
• Tunnel infrastructure management
• Electronic toll collection
• Highway operations
• Mobility infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Toll Collection: Túnels generates primary revenue through toll fees collected at toll booths and via electronic collection systems (ViaT, AWAI) across the Vallvidrera tunnels and Cadí tunnel. Rates vary by vehicle category, with surcharges for hazardous materials and special transports.
2. Service Area Operations: Revenue from service areas at both concessions offering fuel sales (Repsol station at Cadí), convenience stores, cafetería/restaurant, and RACC office for ski pass sales.
3. Discount Programs and Fee Recovery: Through resident discount programs (100% for residents of Berguedà, Cerdanya, Alt Urgell), volume billing discounts, and frequency-based discounts (DescompT), the company manages rebate programs. Revenue is net of applicable discounts.
4. Public Infrastructure Subsidies and Grants: The company receives public funding for environmental and energy efficiency upgrades, such as the EU NextGenerationEU-funded LED lighting installation project (€43,343.30 aid) and HVAC renewal at Vallvidrera service building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Túnels de Barcelona i Cadí operates and maintains two toll road concessions in Catalonia under a public concession from the Generalitat de Catalunya: the Vallvidrera tunnels (5 tunnels, 2,517m main tunnel) providing access to Barcelona through Collserola Natural Park, and the Cadí tunnel (5,026m) connecting Berguedà and Cerdanya through the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. The company manages ~46 km of drivable road, collecting toll fees via manual booths, ViaT electronic transponders, and the AWAI mobile payment app, while operating service areas with fuel, food, and retail offerings.

Product overview

Túnels de Barcelona i Cadí operates two toll road concessions in Catalonia: the Túnels de Vallvidrera (providing access to Barcelona through Collserola Natural Park) and the Túnel del Cadí (connecting Berguedà and Cerdanya through Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park). The company offers electronic toll payment through its ViaT telepeaje system and the AWAI mobile app developed by Autopistas for contactless payment via smartphone. Customers can manage their accounts, invoices, and discounts through the Àrea de Client online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViaT: Electronic toll payment system used on the highways and tunnels for automatic payment without stopping.
• AWAI

Products and services

• Túnels de Vallvidrera A toll highway providing access to Barcelona through the Collserola Natural Park along the C-16 road, consisting of 5 tunnels with a total of 2,594 meters of tunnels (42% of the route). The main Vallvidrera tunnel is 2,517 meters long. Targeted at individual commuters and leisure travelers seeking fast access to Barcelona from the Vallès region.
• Túnel del Cadí A toll highway through the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park along the C-16 road, enabling communication between the Berguedà and Cerdanya regions. The tunnel is 5,026 meters long. Targeted at commuters, freight operators, and travelers using the C-16 as a key Pyrenees corridor between Catalonia and northern Spain/France.
• ViaT Electronic Toll Collection Windshield-mounted electronic toll transponder enabling hands-free automatic toll payment at toll points. Distributed through Bip&Drive channel (canal.bipdrive.com) using promotional code TUNELSB for Vallvidrera discounts, and through banking partners. Valid on all Spanish toll roads and required for many discount programs. Targeted at frequent tunnel users and commercial vehicle operators.
• AWAI Mobile Payment App Free smartphone application (iOS/Android) using Bluetooth geofencing to enable toll payment by phone without stopping. Requires registration and credit/debit card linking. Targeted at individuals and commercial vehicle users seeking contactless payment without a hardware device.
• Àrea de Client (Customer Portal) Online self-service portal allowing users to manage invoices, receipts, transit history, registered payment methods, and discount programs. Available at clients.tunels.cat. Targeted at all tunnel users with ViaT, AWAI, or credit card payment accounts.
• Service Areas at Vallvidrera and Cadí On-site service areas offering fuel (Repsol station at Cadí), convenience stores, cafeteria/restaurant (Areas brand), RACC office for ski passes, and EV charging points. Targeted at tunnel users by vehicle operators and travelers needing rest, refueling, or refreshments during transit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 155 tonnes less CO₂ per year from LED lighting upgrade in Cadí tunnel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bip&DrivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBip&Drive is a partner for ViaT device distribution, particularly for motorcyclists where they offer the first homologated bracelet for motorcyclists enabling ViaT payment. The AWAI app is also available through Bip&Drive. ViaT Túnels discount requires ordering via canal.bipdrive.com with code TUNELSB.
• AutopistascoreTechnology or IntegrationAWAI mobile toll payment system was developed by Autopistas and deployed across Túnels concessions. This technology partnership enables Bluetooth-based toll payment across multiple Autopistas-managed concessions in Spain.
• RACC (Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe RACC automobile club has an office at the Cadí tunnel service area where customers can purchase ski season passes (forfaits).
• RepsolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepsol operates a fuel station at the Cadí tunnel service area offering fuel sales and convenience store products.
• Areas (restaurant brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAreas is a restaurant and cafeteria brand operating at the Cadí tunnel service area, offering sandwiches, pastries, Lavazza coffee, à la carte menus, self-service, and a covered terrace with views of the Cadí mountain range.
• EU NextGenerationEU / Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y ReselienciacoreOthersTúnels received €43,343.30 in EU NextGenerationEU funding for thermal energy renovation at the Vallvidrera service building, under the renewables thermal aid program. Additional grants from IDAE and the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition support LED lighting and HVAC upgrades.
• County Councils of Berguedà, Cerdanya, and Alt Urgell (Consells Comarcals)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty Councils manage the resident discount program for tunnel users, collecting and verifying residency documentation and communicating eligible beneficiaries to Túnels for automatic discount application on tolls. Agreements dated 23/12/2011, updated with new decree effective November 2024.
• IDAE (Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía)minorOthersSpanish government agency co-funding energy efficiency projects including LED lighting upgrades and HVAC renovation in the tunnels, as part of national renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Itinere: Itinere is a Spanish toll road operator managing concessions across Spain and Portugal. Directly comparable as a Spanish toll road concession business operating under similar government concession frameworks.
• Globalvia: Globalvia is a Spanish-headquartered toll road and infrastructure operator with concessions across Europe and the Americas. Directly comparable as a toll road concession operator with similar revenue model and concession-based economics.
• Getlink: Getlink operates the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France under a long-term concession. Directly comparable to Túnels as a tunnel infrastructure operator with a concession-based business model, recurring usage fees, and advanced safety systems.
• Autopistas (Abertis subsidiary): Autopistas operates Spanish toll road concessions and developed the AWAI mobile payment technology that Túnels deploys. Directly comparable as a Spanish toll road operator using similar electronic toll collection and concession infrastructure models.
• Acciona Concesiones: Acciona Concesiones operates Spanish toll road and infrastructure concessions. Directly comparable as a Spanish toll concession operator with similar regulatory dependence and toll-based revenue model.
• Sacyr Concesiones: Sacyr's concession division operates Spanish toll roads and P3 infrastructure including the A-66 and AP-41. Directly comparable as a Spanish toll road concession company with similar regulatory and operational structures.

Broad incumbents

• Transurban: Transurban is a leading toll road operator in Australia and North America, managing electronic tolling on major urban motorways. Comparable as a toll road concession business model, though geographically distant and operating in much larger urban contexts.
• Cintra (Ferrovial): Cintra is a Ferrovial subsidiary that develops and operates toll road and infrastructure concessions across North America, Europe, and beyond. Comparable to Túnels as a toll road concession business with similar regulatory moat, though at significantly larger scale and geographic diversification.
• Abertis: Abertis is one of the largest toll road and infrastructure operators globally and the dominant Spanish concessionaire, managing major motorways including AP-7 and AP-2. It is directly comparable to Túnels as a Spanish toll concession operator, though with a much broader portfolio across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Sanef (Abertis): Sanef operates French toll motorways and is now part of Abertis. Comparable as a European toll road concession operator with similar electronic toll collection systems and concession-based economics, though focused on the French market rather than Spain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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