A member of Victoria Police, who died in a horror hiking accident while on holiday in Peru, is this morning being remembered for his selflessness.

Victorian police officer Matthew Paton died while trekking with a group on the way to Machu Picchu.

Victorian police officer Matt Paton, 52, has died after falling during a hike of the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu, Peru.

A member of Victoria Police, who died in a horror hiking accident while on holiday in Peru, is this morning being remembered for his selflessness.