HOW TO HIKE 'N' FEAST AT MT HOTHAM 

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Fancy a guided 18km hike to the Mt Loch summit past historic alpine huts, finishing up with a feast in an eco-village, drinks and campfire stories? Check out Jean-François from Alpine Nature Experience's expert tips on how to hike 'n' feast at Mt Hotham. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

ALPINE NATURE EXPERIENCES 

STEP 1. BOOK YOUR HIKE 'N' FEAST EXPERIENCE

Hike 'n' Feast takes one of Mt Hotham’s most loved walks, The Huts Walk, and adds a little extra indulgence along the way.

Expect a guided 18km hike paired with a local lunch, then finish the day in a remote eco-village for a relaxed dinner, drinks and campfire stories as the mountains wind down around you. With everything set up, you can focus on the fun. 

HIKE TO MT LOCH SUMMIT 

STEP 2. HIKE TO 360° MOUNTAIN VIEWS

A rewarding climb to the Mt Loch summit will pay you back in full with sweeping 360° views across the High Country.

Take your time on the way up, breathe in that crisp alpine air, and enjoy one of those moments where the mountains really show off.

VISIT HISTORIC ALPINE HUTS 

STEP 3. DISCOVER FASCINATING STORIES

Follow your guide from hut to hut as they share the stories behind three historic alpine shelters, each one offering a glimpse into the people and seasons that shaped life in the High Country.

LUNCH IS SORTED 

STEP 4. ENJOY A MOUNTAINSIDE LUNCH

Settle in for a relaxed mountainside lunch prepared by the Alpine Nature Experience team, where fresh local flavours and big alpine views come together.

FEAST WITH NEW FRIENDS 

STEP 5. DINNER AT THE ALPINE NATURE EXPERIENCE ECO-VILLAGE

Finish the day gathered around a long table in the welcoming Alpine Nature Experience eco-village , where a generous dinner feast is served with the mountains as your backdrop.

As the fire crackles and the stars come out, let the night roll on with shared laughs, a few well-earned drinks and stories that linger long after the plates are cleared.