Les Marécottes
View from near the church
Les Marécottes is a village in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. The village is situated in the western part of the canton, in the Trient valley, near Martigny, at a height of 1,110 metres. It belongs to the municipality of Salvan.
Les Marécottes is a year-round popular tourist destination. Attractions include an Alpine zoo, a granite-carved swimming pool and a gondola climbing to La Creusaz (1,777 m), on the southern flanks of the Luisin. In winter the village also includes a ski area.
Les Marécottes is served by the Martigny–Châtelard Railway.
References
- Swisstopo topographic maps
External links
Media related to Les Marécottes at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 46°06′38″N 7°00′25″E / 46.11056°N 7.00694°E
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