Swimming / Hot Springs:
There is a swimming pool in Martigny and hot springs in Ovronnaz (30 minutes) and in Saillon (20 minutes).
Art / Culture:
While in Martigny, one may visit the Fondation Giannada, a modern art museum which features outstanding exhibitions. These have included Van Gogh, Cézanne, Klee, Kandinsky, and Turner in the last few years... In Sion, you'll find beautiful castles, the ancient cloister in St. Maurice, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the headquarters of the IOC, or the Food Museum (!) in Vevey, Nestlé's headquarters.
Ski:
The village of 'Le Châble' is just 12 minutes away and features a large, free parking lot at the base terminal of the gondola lift. This takes you up over Verbier without stopping, to the ski paradise at the 'Les Attelas' peak terminal; at no extra charge, providing you have a ski pass. It couldn't be easier. You can save yourself a twisting drive up to Verbier, plenty of time, and last but not least, expensive parking fees.
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