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Valdres
Valdres is a landscape in central, southern Norway, situated between Gudbrandsdal and Hallingdal. It consists of the municipalities Nord-Aurdal, Sør-Aurdal, Øystre Slidre, Vestre Slidre, Vang og Etnedal. The main town in the areas is Fagernes, where there also is an airport. European route E16 is the main highway, while the main rivers are Begna and Etna .
Historically, Valdres has had an agricultural economy, but tourism has grown in prominence in later years. Valdres provides access between eastern parts of Norway and Bergen and the Jotunheimen mountain range.
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