Aursjøvegen

Here in Finnset, at the top of Eikesdalen is the start of the Aursjø road. A 55 kilometre long construction road that was built in connection with the large scale power plant development in Eikesdal. The road ends up in Litldalen in Sunndal and is an exciting journey over wild mountains, which in the opinion of many is wilder and more severe than even Trollstigen. You can experience the road by car, cycle or on foot. The road goes over Finnsetlia through steep terrain, many hairpin turns and a 360 degree tunnel. At Aurstupet you will pass the road’s highest point which is at 947 metres above sea level and is a fantastic viewpoint over Eikesdal and a popular place for base jumping. At Aursjødammen, 860 metres above sea level is the Aursjø cabin. A tourist association cabin which is manned from June to September and self-service with a standard DNT key for the rest of the year. The road runs through demanding mountain terrain and ends with a breezy ride down Hallarvasslia before ending in Litledal in Sunndal municipality. The recommendation is to drive carefully, show consideration to fellow road users and take your time in order to experience the fantastic nature and the area’s rich cultural history. The road company Aursjøvegen AS describes the trip over the mountain as “an adventurous journey from fjord to fjord over wild mountains. Aursjøvegen gives you the best of what Norway has to offer in terms of spectacular stretches of road. We wish you a fantastic journey”