Sant Elies Hermitage

Sant Elies Hermitage is a small stone prayer house in Sant Pere de Vilamajor situated atop a hilltop. The structure displays typical mountain building features with rough stone walls, wooden interior beams, and a sloped terracotta roof.

The building was constructed using local methods that developed over generations in Catalan mountain regions. In 2011 it received official recognition as a protected cultural heritage site of local significance.

The chapel holds spiritual meaning for the local community and continues to serve as a gathering place for religious observances. Visitors can see how this site shapes the devotional life of people in the surrounding villages.

The hermitage sits on the Montseny plateau and is reached on foot via mountain paths. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and check weather conditions as the location sits exposed to the highland elevation and mountain elements.

The chapel sits above a network of old forest trails that once connected shepherds and pilgrims across the mountains. Few visitors know about these historic paths that link the site to other mountain villages.

Location: Sant Pere de Vilamajor

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.73110,2.37947

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11