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Mushrooms in the French Alps: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the French Alps: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the French Alps, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 36 out of 100. Wetter spots in the northwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve moves only a little, neither a clear rise nor a deep drop. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 395 m and 1212 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 36/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 17 Nov: Honey Fungus (52/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: French AlpsHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the French Alps
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the French Alps
Across 9 woodland samples in the French Alps, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (6/9), coniferous forest (2/9) and mixed forest (1/9). Elevations between 395 m and 1212 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the French Alps
Are there mushrooms in the French Alps right now?
In the French Alps, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the French Alps?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the French Alps right now?
The most promising species in the French Alps right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the French Alps in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Tuesday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the French Alps?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the French Alps appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the French Alps?
The analysed sites in the French Alps fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the French Alps?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the French Alps: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the French Alps?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the French Alps in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the French Alps, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
- Poison helpline +33 1 45 42 59 59
- Emergency 112 / 15
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.