Mount Alvernia
63 m in Bahamas
Mount Alvernia is the highest mountain in the country of the Bahamas and the country's defining summit walk despite its low elevation.
Full mountain guide is still being expanded.
Region guide
Cat Island Highlands
The high ground of Cat Island centred on Mount Alvernia, hill roads, monastery access, and coastal ridge walking.
Mountains
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Bahamas Island Highpoints Route
A multi-island active travel line linking the Bahamas highpoint with New Providence and southern island walking objectives.
- Distance24 km
- Days4
- High point65 m
Cat Island Ridge Walk
A broader Cat Island walking line linking Mount Alvernia with surrounding hill roads and viewpoint ridges.
- Distance11 km
- Days1
- High point63 m
Mount Alvernia Summit Route
The main walking route to the Bahamas highpoint and the Hermitage monastery on Cat Island.
- Distance4 km
- Days1
- High point63 m
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Bahamas Highpoint Weekend
A fast island weekend with the national highpoint at its centre.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration2 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Bahamas Island Highpoints Week
The broadest Bahamas walking itinerary in the live portfolio.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration6 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Bahamas Ridge and Coast Circuit
A broader Bahamas walking circuit across the main active islands.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration4 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Cat Island Monastery Hike
A scenic Cat Island hike with the Bahamas highpoint at its centre.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration1 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Cat Island Trails Short Break
A simple warm-weather walking break on Cat Island.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration2 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Mount Alvernia Highpoint Walk
The classic Bahamas sovereign highpoint walk.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration1 days
- RegionCat Island Highlands
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Arthur's Town
Main Cat Island base for Mount Alvernia, monastery walks, and nearby ridge outings.
New Bight
Useful Cat Island base for south-island walking and longer active breaks.