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Martigny, Switzerland

Martigny is a municipality and the capital town of the district of Martigny, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of 471 meters (1,545 ft), and its population is approximately 20,000 inhabitants.

Type TownPopulation 20,000

Why go

  • Place in Valais, Switzerland.
  • Served by Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz.

History

Martigny is a municipality and the capital town of the district of Martigny, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of 471 meters (1,545 ft), and its population is approximately 20,000 inhabitants. It is a junction of roads joining Italy, France and Switzerland. One road links it over the Great St. Bernard Pass to Aosta (Italy), and the other over the col de la Forclaz to Chamonix (France). In winter, Martigny is known for its numerous nearby Alp ski resorts such as Verbier.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · burger-king.ch
Indoor
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-18:30; Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-17:00 · cristal-centre.ch
Indoor
French, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 10:00-14:30,17:00-23:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 51 Rue du Bourg, Martigny, 1920 · auxbonsvivants.ch
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 11:00-14:00,18:00-23:00; Sa 18:00-23:00; Su 11:00-19:30 · 25 Rue des Echelles, Evionnaz, 1902 · lenapoleon.ch
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Fine Dining, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:45-15:30, 18:45-22:30 · 2 Rue de l'Hôpital, 1920 · touristes-martigny.ch
Indoor
Asian, Sushi, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 · 16 Place Centrale, Martigny, 1920 · instagram.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 65 Avenue de Fully, Martigny, 1920 · mcdonalds.ch
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 18:30-22:00 · 9 Rue marc morand, Martigny, 1920 · amasauce.ch
Indoor

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Airports

Sion Airport (SIR) 23 km to the centre
Sion, VS, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site 13 km to the centre
Firnrand, VS, CH
Outdoor
Bex Airfield 19 km to the centre
Bex, VD, CH
Outdoor
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz 26 km to the centre
Avoriaz, ARA, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Martigny, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing