Les Marécottes is a
village
A village is a human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Although villages are often located in rural areas, the term urban v ...
in the
Swiss Alps
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, located in the canton of
Valais
Valais ( , ; ), more formally, the Canton of Valais or Wallis, is one of the cantons of Switzerland, 26 cantons forming the Switzerland, Swiss Confederation. It is composed of thirteen districts and its capital and largest city is Sion, Switzer ...
. The village is situated in the western part of the canton, in the
Trient Valley, near
Martigny
Martigny (; , ; ) is the capital city of the district of Martigny (district), Martigny, cantons of Switzerland, canton of Canton of Valais, Valais, Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of , and its population is approximately 20,000 inhabitants ( ...
, 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
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Swisstopo
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topographic maps
External links
Marécottes.ch (official website)
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Villages in Valais
Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland