Snowshoe to Fondue | Dinner experience

A snowshoe walk through the mystic snow gums. And a French fondue dinner by the fire.

Your Snowshoe to Fondue dinner experience starts with snowshoe walk through the mystic snow gums, to encapsulate a sense of remoteness and immerse oneself in the Australian alpine environment. On your way you will hear stories about the Australian Alps pioneers.

Arriving just before sunset at our sustainable hidden eco-village, you’ll enjoy a delicious heart warming glass of home-made mulled wine outside by the fire, watching the sun disappear over the Dargo valley.

You will then be invited in the central tipi with a fireplace, where you will learn the secrets to making a traditional and mouth-watering French fondue, with cheese imported for the occasion from French Alpine farms.

After a 3 course dinner we will sit around the fire sharing a few drinks and stories (maybe even some dancing).

Fit your snowshoes and head-torch once more for the return journey to the carpark, gazing at the stars. This full evening experience finishes around 9:00pm and no later than 23:30.

Authentic French Cheese Fondue Dinner

During the experience you will learn how to cook this french alpine classic as part of a freshly prepared, three-course dinner (Entrée, Fondue, Dessert) Imagine dipping small cubes of sourdough in hot melted cheese cooked with garlic and white wine (no alcohol). Yummy! 

Our cheeses are carefully selected from French alpine farms in the Savoie and Haute Savoie regions where business owner, Jean-Francois, spent his childhood.

Our menu is fully vegetarian. 

Vegan, GF, DF or alternate VG meals available only upon request with booking (supplement applies)

Strictly no BYO Food. 

Curated Wine Beers and Spirits

Wines are selected with the same care as the cheese; working directly with a handful of selected local winemakers to guarantee a deep understanding of the winemaking process and to ensure a perfect match for all palates. The range of perfectly paired wines are available for purchase by the glass and bottle at the tipi, alongside locally brewed craft beers, various Australian and French liquors and soft drinks….and also our famous homemade mulled wine of course!

Strictly no BYO alcohol. 

Included in your dinner experience

• Snowshoes and Headtorch
• Guided snowshoe tour – 30 minutes with stories and inside knowledge on French/Australian alps history
• First glass of heart-warming home-made Gluhwein (hot spiced red wine) by the fire
• 3 course dinner including home-made soup, French cheese fondue, and cake
• Guided return walk to wire plain carpark

Facilities

At the Eco-Village: Our eco-village is set-up in the wilderness of Hotham. Everything is carried in and out by man power to reduce our impact on the fragile alpine environment. We are completely off the grid, but for your comfort the eco-village are able to offer the following services:

• Limited Power
• Heated Tipi
• Hand Washing facilities
• Fully Licensed (No BYO)
• The best French fondue!
• 3G / 4G
• Dry Toilets
• Warm Drinks
• CC payment
• Smoke alarms
• Vegetarian meals

"The Alpine Nature Experience - Snowshoe to Fondue was so wonderful! Jean-Francois and his team have created a magical little place on the high plains, and you really feel like you're a million miles away from anything. Wonderful food and hospitality, could not recommend this highly enough if you want a unique and memorable experience in the snow." - Stephanie Bateman, Facebook review

For more details and to book in your snowshoe to fondue experience, click Go to Bookings Site.