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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.

Where to stay

Chemin Pro Fontane 5, 1926 Fully, Switzerland · escala.ch
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Rue du Bourg 19, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · jardindekabir.ch
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Rue Principale 54, 1923 Marécottes, Switzerland · leyeti.ch
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Rue des Marronniers 4, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · midi-guest.ch
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Le Bioley 24, 1922 Salvan, Switzerland · soldanelles.ch
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Ch. du Dailley 3, 1922 Les Granges, Switzerland · hotel-balance.ch
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Rue des Vorziers 7, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · martigny-hotel.ch
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Les Combasses 3, 1923 Marécottes, Switzerland · zoo-alpin.ch
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Chem. du Mont 13, 1927 Chemin, Switzerland · chemin.ch
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Rte du Léman 85, 1907 Saxon, Switzerland · gitelacigale.com
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Place de la Télécabine 9, 1923 Les Marécottes, Switzerland · mille-etoiles.ch
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Av. du Grand-Saint-Bernard 11, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · alpes-rhone.ch
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Rte du Grand-Saint-Bernard 5, 1921 Martigny-Combe, Switzerland · direct-book.com
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Rue Marconi 19, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · hotelvatel.ch
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Rue du Léman 15, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · martigny.campanile.com
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1904 Martigny, Switzerland · hotel.ch.ivof.com
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Av. du Grand-Saint-Bernard 41, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · hoteldustand.ch
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Rue de la Poste 8, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · hoteldelapostemartigny.ch
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Chem. du Levant 30, 1926 Fully, Switzerland
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Pl. Saint-Michel 7, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland
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Rue du Forum 15, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland · moteldessports.ch
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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
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-18:30; Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-17:00 · cristal-centre.ch
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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
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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
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Asian, Sushi, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 · 16 Place Centrale, Martigny, 1920 · instagram.com
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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
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 18:00-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00 · 29 Avenue de la Gare, Martigny, 1920 · babaghanouge.ch
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Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 09:00-22:00, Fr 09:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-23:00 · 4 Place du Midi, Martigny, 1920 · creperielaromaine.ch
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:30-14:30,18:00-22:00; Su 10:30-14:30 · 104 Rue de l'Eglise, Fully, 1926 · croi-thai-chez-pana.ch
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Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:30-14:30,17:30-22:00 · 24 Rue de la Poste, Fully, 1926 · fully.koi-restaurant.ch
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00,18:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-14:00,18:00-21:00 · facebook.com
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Cheese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · 28 Route du Grand-St-Bernard · lafromatheque.ch
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Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-23:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00 · 41 Avenue de la Gare, Martigny, 1920 · pizza-kebab-royal.ch
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: th 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:30 "by appointment"; fr-sa 12:00-14:00, 18:30-23:00 "by appointment"; su 11:30-14:30,… · rangoli-indian.ch
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Rotisserie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:30-14:30,17:00-00:00; Th 11:30-14:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-01:00; Su 11:30-15:00 · rotisserie-chalet.ch
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-23:00 · 10 Place Centrale, Martigny, 1920 · steakhouse-martigny.com
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-18:30, Fr 07:30-20:00, Sa 07:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Rue du Manoir, Martigny, 1920
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American, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:45-14:00, 19:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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VéGéTarien, Restaurant · VéGéTarien restaurant · 13 Chemin du Mont, Chemin, 1927 · chemin.ch
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30; Sa 07:30-17:00; Su 07:30-12:00 · 12a Route de la Gare, Fully, 1926 · 2901.ch
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 10:00-15:00,18:00-23:30; Su 10:00-16:00 · lebelvedere.ch
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Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 08:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00;Su 08:00-18:00;Mo off · 25 Route de la Gare, Fully, 1926
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Food Court · Opening hours: Jun-Nov 09:00-19:00; Mar-Jun 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar Off · gianadda.ch
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Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-13:30,17:00-23:00; Fr 10:30-13:00,17:00-01:00; Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-23:00 · 29 Rue de l'Eglise, Fully, 1926
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Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Biergarten · Opening hours: We 14:00-16:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 65 Avenue de Fully, Martigny, 1920 · mcdonalds.ch
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French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 4 Place des Chênes, 1906 · restaurant-fontaines.ch
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-00:00 · plan-cerisier.ch
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Asian, Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00,18:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 37 Avenue de la Gare, Martigny, 1920 · restaurant-chinois-chez-tao.ch
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Italian, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-15:00,17:30-23:00 Features: step-free access · 104 Rue de l'Eglise,…
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-15:00,18:30-23:00; Su 11:30-15:30,18:30-22:00 · kwongmingch.com
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 10:30-15:00,18:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 25 Rue d'Octodure, Martigny, 1920 · pizzeriaoctodure.ch
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Kebab, Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 20 Route du Grand Saint-Bernard, Sembrancher, 1933
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00 · 41 Rue de l'Eglise, Fully, 1926 · cafelesalpes.ch
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 · 34 Rue du Levant, Martigny, 1920 · barryland.ch
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Portuguese, Restaurant · Portuguese restaurant
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Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant
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Biergarten · Opening hours: May-Sep 7/7j
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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.
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Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site 13 km to the centre
Firnrand, VS, CH
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Bex Airfield 19 km to the centre
Bex, VD, CH
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Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz 26 km to the centre
Avoriaz, ARA, FR
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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

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Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences

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