Lora, Norway

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Lora village in Lesja municipality in Innlandet county, Norway lies at the foot of the Lordal (Lor valley) where the Lora river joins the Gudbrandsdalslågen river. The village lies midway between Lesja village and Lesjaskog village. Lora has one gas station, a farm equipment repair shop, and two grocery stores. Lora primarily consists of dairy and sheep farms.

The Lordal starts at Lora village in Lesja municipality and, passing up through the seters, ends at a broad pass at 1300 m over sea level. The high pass leads to Skjåk municipality

Coordinates: 62°08′40″N8°41′46″E / 62.1444°N 8.6962°E / 62.1444; 8.6962


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