# Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road

> The Great Alpine Road crosses the Alps here at about 1750 m, linking Bright and Omeo. Snow chains must be carried in winter, and the road can close in…

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The Great Alpine Road crosses the Alps here at about 1750 m, linking Bright and Omeo. Snow chains must be carried in winter, and the road can close in storms. Summer brings walking and cool air.

- **Nearest town:** Mount Hotham, Victoria
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -36.9760, 147.1380

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. Cold, short days in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Victorian High Country and Yarra Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-victorian-high-country/)

## Nearby

- [Falls Creek and Bogong High Plains](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-falls-creek/) – 17 km
- [Mount Buffalo National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-buffalo/) – 42 km
- [Mount Buller](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-buller/) – 65 km
- [Beechworth Historic Precinct](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-beechworth-historic-precinct/) – 80 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road?

Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road is in Mount Hotham, Victoria, at GPS -36.9760, 147.1380.

### Which road trips pass Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road?

Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Victorian High Country and Yarra Valley.

### What is there to see near Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road?

Places worth a stop nearby: Falls Creek and Bogong High Plains (17 km), Mount Buffalo National Park (42 km), Mount Buller (65 km) and Beechworth Historic Precinct (80 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road?

The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)