Located in the town of Martigny, in the heart of Valais, the institute provides an exceptional quality of life surrounded by the Swiss Alps. The region offers a wide range of outdoor and cultural activities, including hiking, climbing, skiing, and year-round events. With close proximity to Lausanne and Geneva, our location combines an inspiring natural environment with access to major academic and international hubs. While the institute is based in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, English is the official working language, ensuring an open and international atmosphere for colleagues from around the world.

At Idiap, staff benefit from a unique professional environment, located outside large metropolitan areas but offering all the advantages of an appealing and well resourced research institution.






