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Martigny
Spend a half‑day to see the Roman Forum and Bâtiaz Castle; add a morning for the Gianadda art centre – total 4–6 h.
Martigny is a small French‑speaking town in Valais, a rail hub on the Geneva‑Brig line. Its main draws are Roman ruins, Bâtiaz Castle on the hill, the Fondation Pierre Gianadda art museum and the Saint‑Bernard dog museum. All sights are within walking distance, so a single day is enough unless you want a leisurely pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- GVA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not the EU: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Switzerland ↗Switzerland is outside the EU customs area: allowances on meat, alcohol and tobacco are strict and checked at borders.
- Switzerland ↗Motorways need a vignette (sticker or e-vignette) before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Martigny117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Martigny, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyMartigny is safe for tourists; typical Alpine risks are mountain weather changes and occasional stray dogs – keep an eye on trail signs.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGVA Geneva Airport (Direct train to Martigny about 1 h 45 min, hourly.).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; main attractions are 5–15 min on foot from the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Museum or sight ticketSaint‑Bernard museum entryCHF 12 (≈ US$15)
- Budget bedBoutique‑Hôtel double room, a night, per roomCHF 135 (≈ US$170)
- Mid-range bedBoutique‑Hôtel double room, a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedBoutique‑Hôtel double room, a night, per roomCHF 250 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 130 (≈ US$170) · High CHF 200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva Airport (Direct train to Martigny about 1 h 45 min, hourly.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Martigny: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; main attractions are 5–15 min on foot from the station. Trains run every 30 min on the Geneva‑Brig line; the Mont Blanc Express connects to Chamonix hourly.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chamonix (France)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Mont Blanc Express hourly, about 45 min
Cross‑border scenic town; passport check at border.
Orsières
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Regio train from Martigny, 20 min
Gateway to the Great St Bernard tunnel.
Finhaut
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regio train via Finhaut stop, 30 min
Small alpine village, limited services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Martigny Boutique‑Hôtel
Close to the main station; single CHF 135, double CHF 200 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 80–120 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 120–180 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Boutique‑Hôtel double room1 × 1 night × CHF 180 | CHF 180 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CHF 130 | CHF 130 |
| Train Geneva → Martigny round‑trip1 × CHF 55 · check | CHF 55 |
| Fondation Gianadda entry1 × CHF 20 · check | CHF 20 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × CHF 12 · check | CHF 12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 40 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 437 per person per day, bed included | CHF 437≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Fondue at Café du Midi | CHF 22 (≈ US$30) |
| Saint‑Bernard museum entry | CHF 12 (≈ US$15) |
| Train Geneva → Martignycheck | CHF 55 (≈ US$70) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter opening hours of museums may be reduced; check before visiting.
- Last regional train from Martigny to Geneva departs around 23:00.Last regional train from Martigny to Geneva departs around 11:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 144
- Rega (air rescue)
- 1414
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
- Rega (air rescue)1414
Embassy
US consulate in Geneva; Swiss embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Geneva Airport → Martigny train: about CHF 55 (≈ US$70), 1 h 45 min (check)
- Mont Blanc Express Martigny → Chamonix: about CHF 30 (≈ US$40), 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Merci — Thank you (Merci)
- C’est combien? — How much is it? (C’est combien?)
- Où est la gare? — Where is the train station? (Où est la gare?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Martigny. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Martigny for a relaxed museum schedule.
- Combine with a day trip to Chamonix for Alpine scenery.
Sources
- officialMartigny official tourism site
- officialFondation Pierre Gianadda
- officialMuseum of St. Bernard (Barryland)
- officialCafé du Midi
- officialMartigny Boutique‑Hôtel
- secondaryWikidata – Martigny
- secondaryWikivoyage: Martigny, revision 5226808 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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