Last minute tour availability for 2026
We have spaces on our Etruscan Trails in Central Italy tour.
We have twin-share availability on The Island of Corsica, and on the Northern Lombardy tours.
We have a solo spot on the Southern Italy tour.
Welcome to Hedonistic Hiking
At Hedonistic Hiking we are passionate about three things: food, wine and walking. We are an Anglo-Australian couple dividing our time between Italy and Australia, and feel fortunate to be able to call both countries home. We have been running Hedonistic Hiking for almost twenty years and we design, research and lead all the tours ourselves.
We offer small group (max 16) guided gourmet hiking holidays in Victoria (Australia) and in Tuscany, Umbria, Piedmont, the Italian Alps and Lakes, Slovenia, Abruzzo, Southern Italy, France and Austria. In 2025 we led our first tour in the UK, in the Derbyshire Peaks and Yorkshire Dales.
CATO Members
We are members of CATO, the Council of Australian Tour Operators. Our walking tours are designed for maximum enjoyment with minimum impact on the environment. Some of our hikes are more challenging than others and we have graded our walks to help you choose the right one for you.
- Experienced tour leaders
- Boutique accommodation
- Exceptional food and wine
- Genuinely all-inclusive
Our all-inclusive guided walking tours
Italy
Experience the heart of Italy with our guided walking tours through some of the country’s most captivating regions. Trek the ancient Etruscan roads and pilgrim trails through central Italy, marvel at the azure coastline of Sardinia, or savor the enogastronomic delights of Piedmont. Discover the beauty of Northern Lombardy and the Italian Alps, or explore the dramatic landscapes of Abruzzo and Basilicata. From medieval towns to coastal paths, mountain peaks to rolling vineyards, each tour offers a unique blend of culture, history, breathtaking scenery and delicious food and wine.
Rest of Europe
Explore Europe’s most scenic landscapes with our all-inclusive guided walking tours. Hike through the UK’s stunning Derbyshire Peaks and Yorkshire Dales and uncover the wild beauty of Corsica. Traverse the breathtaking landscapes of the Austrian Tyrol and Dolomites, and discover the hidden trails and compelling history of Slovenia and Friuli. Experience the charm of the Mercantour National Park, from the French Riviera to Italy’s Maritime Alps. Each tour promises an unforgettable journey with expert guides, carefully selected accommodation and the best food and wine the regions have to offer.
Australia
Explore Australia’s most iconic trails with our guided hikes across Victoria. Journey through the dramatic landscapes of our South West Coast and Grampians tour, hike the historic Goldfields Track, or immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of the Victorian High Country. Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, or enjoy a weekend of mountain hikes with great food and wine on our Alpine Walking Weekend. Each hike offers unique adventures, blending spectacular scenery with rich history and excellent local produce and wine.
Featured Tours
The Island of Corsica
This 7-night itinerary explores the intriguing and endlessly fascinating island of Corsica.
Northern Lombardy
This Level 4 hiking holiday starts in the UNESCO listed medieval town of Bergamo, lying north east of Milan.
Etruscan Trails in Central Italy
This 8-night tour starts and finishes in the Eternal City and follows in the footsteps of the Etruscans – an ancient civilisation which populated…
Meet Jackie and Mick Parsons
We met and fell in love in, and with, Italy in the 1990s. Together we created Hedonistic Hiking back in 2007 and since then the company has gone from strength to strength. Our small group walking holidays are designed by us, researched by us and guided by us. Our hiking tours on both sides of the world combine our three great passions in life: outstanding walking, delicious food and fine wine.
Read our Latest Blog Posts
Speaking Italian
Our great friend and Hedonistic Hiking tour manager Marta Bonaventura has been teaching on-line Italian classes for over four years. Her classes can be tailored to suit any level, from absolute beginner to those with more confidence. Marta makes the classes fun, relaxed and friendly. All you need is a computer and the enthusiasm to learn!
Getting Fit for Hiking
We work on our fitness all year round in preparation for our seasons of hiking and we cannot overstate to our guests how important it is to start getting fit well before the tours start. There are 3 things to think about: Strength-Cardio-Balance. Even for a Level 2 or...
Explore Italy’s wine regions
Many Hedonistic Hikers will have met Cinzia, one of our fabulous tour managers, on their travels with us in Italy. When she is not working with us, Cinzia and her English husband James also run their own company, MacNay Travel & Wine, from their home in Piedmont. James is a qualified Italian Wine Ambassador with extensive knowledge of and passion for this subject.
Christmas Tiramisù
We asked our great friend and former Hedonistic Hiking Tour Manager Marta to help us with a Christmas recipe which Hedonistic Hikers could try at home. She has shown us how to make this festive Tiramisù, and we think you’ll agree that it looks pretty impressive. We can also guarantee that it tastes delicious!
Live Slow
In Jackie’s most recent article for US online magazine Sixty & Me, she reflects on the benefits of slowing down from time to time. Slow Food of course famously started in Italy as a reaction to fast-food culture, but reconnecting with nature, building in gentle exercise routines, detoxing digitally or learning a new skill, can all restore balance in your life.
Italy hosts 2026 Winter Olympics
Regions where we hike in the summer months in northern Lombardy and the Dolomites are next year playing host to the Winter Olympics. These fabulous landscapes will be familiar to Hedonistic Hikers who have walked with us in these stunning areas. Milan and Verona will host the opening and closing ceremonies.