Mount Alvernia, Highest summit on Cat Island, Bahamas.
Mount Alvernia rises 206 feet above sea level, featuring a stone staircase that leads to a small monastery complex at its peak.
Monsignor John Hawes constructed The Hermitage at the summit in 1939, using local stone to create a miniature medieval monastery complex.
The mountain received its name from La Verna in Tuscany, where Saint Francis of Assisi conducted his religious contemplation.
Visitors can reach Mount Alvernia by taking a flight to Cat Island, followed by a moderate walk from The Bight airport.
Stone reliefs depicting the Stations of the Cross mark the path to the summit, where a 360-degree view of the island unfolds.
GPS coordinates: 24.29574,-75.40785
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:54
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