Built in 1663 in a panoramic position overlooking Gressoney-Saint-Jean, the Chapel of Saint Joseph – also known as the Ermitage – is one of the most fascinating sacred buildings in the valley.

Commissioned by the parish priest Sebastiano Menabrea, it was later accompanied by a small house for hermits, a presence that gave the site its name. The last hermit lived here until the late 18th century.

Unique among local chapels, it also appears in the frescoes of Vallaise Castle in Arnad, highlighting its historical importance in the landscape of Gressoney.

Of great artistic value, it features refined frescoes, elegant stucco decorations in relief and distinctive reliquary cabinets. The architecture, especially the façade with its Serliana window, influenced other chapels in the valley.

After a long period of neglect, a major restoration begun in 2016 has restored the building to its former splendor, recovering the roof, interiors and wooden furnishings. Since 2025 it has also been accessible thanks to the “Cultura a porte aperte” system.

Surrounded by nature and reachable via a medium-difficulty path, it is an evocative stop for visitors interested in history, art and spirituality.