Valdresflye
Fagernes – Randsverk
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Valdresflye is a mountain pass on Fv51 between Fagernes and Randsverk. The highest point is 1391 masl, the lowest 974 masl. The stretch is 18.3 km long, with up to 6 % gradient. The road is normally closed for winter from 22 Dec to 5 Apr. On average it is closed 124 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 974 masl
- Highest point
- 1391 masl
- Length
- 18.3 km
- Gradient
- 6 %
Winter season
22 Dec→5 Apr
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Recent changes
- 2026-10-14 11:00Open
- 2026-10-14 08:45Closed
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Valdresflye open now?
The current status is "open", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
When does Valdresflye open?
Valdresflye is normally closed for winter from 22 Dec to 5 Apr and typically reopens in April. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Valdresflye close in winter?
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration closes the road for winter because snow, avalanche risk and operating costs make keeping it open unsafe or unsustainable. The opening date is set each year based on snow conditions.
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