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Mushrooms in the Maritime Alps: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Maritime Alps: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Maritime Alps, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (39/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Spatially, the northwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. In time terms the picture is calm: values only shift slightly. The sample covers elevations from 906 to 1152 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 39/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 15 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: Maritime 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 few
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- 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
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Maritime Alps
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Maritime Alps
Across 4 woodland samples in the Maritime Alps, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 906 m and 1152 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 Maritime Alps
Are there mushrooms in the Maritime Alps right now?
In the Maritime Alps, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Maritime 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 Maritime Alps right now?
The most promising species in the Maritime Alps right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Maritime Alps in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Sunday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Maritime Alps?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Maritime Alps appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Maritime Alps?
The analysed sites in the Maritime Alps fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Maritime Alps?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Maritime 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 Maritime Alps?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Maritime Alps in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Maritime 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.
Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
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.