Valais, by district
Select a district on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
4 facilities
| Centre éducatif fermé de PramontGranges | Juvenile facility | Sierre | — | — |
| Colonie pénitentiaire de CrêtelongueGranges | Prison | Sierre | — | — |
| Prison de Martigny | Remand prison | Martigny | +41 27 606 04 00 | 30 |
| Prison des Îles | Prison | Sion | — | — |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Valais, Switzerland have?
The atlas lists 4 prisons, jails and detention centres in Valais, Switzerland, including 2 prisons and 1 remand prison.
Which police agencies serve Valais, Switzerland?
26 police units are listed for Valais, Switzerland: 18 police stations, 7 municipal police units and 1 gendarmerie.
Can I look up a prisoner in Valais, Switzerland?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Switzerland. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Martigny, with 1 prison or jail and 5 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 1 entry of 4. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Valais, Switzerland?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility and 1 remand prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Valais, Switzerland?
Granges has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 2 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Valais, Switzerland organised?
The atlas files Valais, Switzerland by district, following official administrative boundaries; 10 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Martigny is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Valais, Switzerland?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 26 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.