Martigny Real Estate: Apartments and Commercial Units in the Valais

Martigny sits at the elbow of the Rhône valley, where the road splits towards the Great St Bernard pass and France via the Col de la Forclaz. It is known for the Fondation Pierre Gianadda museum, Roman remains and its role as a gateway to Verbier, Champex and the Chamonix valley. Ski stations are within a drive, but the town itself is a year-round working centre with rail links to Lausanne and Geneva.

Buyers range from locals to commuters to Lausanne and Sion, plus investors seeking a base near the resorts.

Switzerland limits purchases by non-residents under the Lex Koller rules. Foreigners without a settled residence permit generally need cantonal authorisation for a holiday home and may only buy in designated resort areas under quota limits, while residents with a permit may buy a main home. Commercial property is usually less restricted. Notary fees and cantonal transfer duties add several percent, so get exact figures from a Valais notary. Mortgages for foreigners typically need 20-30% own funds and strong income proof.

See the Switzerland buying guide, Swiss mortgages and Switzerland analysis.

Saxon, Leytron, Ardon and Vétroz sit along the Rhône valley, Monthey lies down-valley, and Nendaz is a mountain resort with quota rules. See the Switzerland overview.