Martigny is a small city in Switzerland, located in the canton of Valais at an elevation of 475 meters. Martigny is located at a crossroad between Italy, France and Switzerland, one road linking this town over the Great St. Bernard Pass to Aosta (Italy), and the other one, over the "col du Trient" to Chamonix (France). In winter, Martigny is appreciated for its nearby ski resorts like Verbier.
The city is known for its amphitheatre, which was restored in 1978. Cow fights are held in the amphitheatre during early autumn for the "Comptoir". The city is also famous for its museum, the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, built on top of Roman ruins. The foundation hosts three painting exhibitions every year, with works by renowned masters. It also has a permanent automobile and Gallo-Roman exhibitions.