What is "martigny"

Martigny may refer to:

• Martigny, in the canton of Valais
• in France:
  • Martigny, Aisne, in the Aisne department
  • Martigny, Manche, in the Manche department
  • Martigny, Seine-Maritime, in the Seine-Maritime department

Martigny (; ; ;) is the capital of the French-speaking district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of , and its population is approximately 15000 inhabitants (Martignerains or "Octoduriens"). 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 appreciated for its numerous nearby Alp ski resorts such as Verbier.

The district of Martigny is a district in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ).