Vestland · Norway
Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road
Fv243243Aurlandsvangen to Lærdalsøyri
A high, lunar mountain crossing past the Stegastein lookout.
The Aurlandsfjellet 'Snow Road' (Fv243) climbs from Aurland over a bare, lunar plateau at 1,300 m to Lærdal, passing the cantilevered Stegastein viewpoint high above the Aurlandsfjord. Open only in summer; carry warm clothes, watch for fog and reindeer, and check it’s clear before you set off.
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Best seasons
SummerAutumn
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Where it runs29.7 mi · point to point
AurlandsvangenStart · Vestland
LærdalsøyriEnd · Vestland
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Character
Corners34bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins14tight bends
Climb1,497 mtotal ascent
Summit1,309.3 mhighest point of the line · 4,296 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 27Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%2.2 – 1,309.3 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- ÅsViewpoint2.9 mi in
- StegasteinViewpoint4.9 mi in
- Gamle LærdalsøyriLandmark30 mi in
Hazards
- Fog and reindeer on the plateau
- Open only in summer
- Exposed at altitude
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Sources
“The contrasts are compelling between the fiord and the high mountain where there is snow on the ground most of the year.”
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Driving the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road?
Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road runs 29.7 miles (48 km) and takes about 1 h 2 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road to drive?
We rate it demanding: 34 corners including 14 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 9%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road?
Summer and Autumn are best.
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