mountain pass
Col de la Forclaz (Valais)
The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Martigny-Ville
Valais, Switzerland · Europe
About Martigny-Ville
Martigny-Ville works well as a base: 10 minutes from Salvan, 12km from Lac d'Emosson.
Martigny-Ville is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 18,301, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Martigny-Ville sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Martigny-Ville to your route.
About Martigny-Ville
La Bâtiaz Castle (French: Château de la Bâtiaz) is a castle in the municipality of Martigny, in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The garderobes (toilets) at La Bâtiaz played a part in determining that the architect for some UNESCO listed castles in Wales cameRead more
from Savoy. Historian and custodian A. J. Taylor travelled to La Bâtiaz and noticed that the castle and the one at Harlech shared a specific unique feature in toilet design. The discovery enabled Taylor to confirm that James of Saint George had been the architect of both.
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Where is Martigny-Ville located?
Martigny-Ville is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1028 latitude, 7.0724 longitude.
What is the population of Martigny-Ville?
Martigny-Ville has a population of approximately 18,301 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,301
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Valais
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates
- 46.1028, 7.0724
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Switzerland
Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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Worth the detour from Martigny-Ville
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lac d'Emosson
A high dam lake reached by a steep dead-end road, facing directly across to the Mont Blanc massif. Dinosaur trackways lie on the slabs above it.
12 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Mer de Glace
France's largest glacier, reached by a red rack railway from Chamonix to walk into an ice cave.
23 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Cascade du Rouget
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Grande Dixence Dam
At 285 m the world's tallest gravity dam seals the Val d'Hérémence with more concrete than the Great Pyramid; a cable car rides to the crest, with guided gallery tours and a zip line across the wall.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Great St Bernard Pass
At 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Great St Bernard Pass
The historic 2,469m pass between Switzerland and Italy with its hospice and dogs; the old road runs beside the modern tunnel.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Martigny-Ville
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereCol de la Forclaz (Valais)The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
- 27 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.
- 27 kmGreat St Bernard PassThe historic 2,469m pass between Switzerland and Italy with its hospice and dogs; the old road runs beside the modern tunnel.
- 29 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
- 30 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
- 30 kmSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
Driving in Switzerland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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