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Mushrooms in the Massif Central: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Massif Central: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Modest starting point in the Massif Central: Honey Fungus reaches 45/100 without a clear peak. Spatially, the southeast 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 146 to 1026 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 45/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: Massif CentralHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr peak
- May moderate
- Jun many
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
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
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec 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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Massif Central
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Massif Central
Across 8 woodland samples in the Massif Central, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/8) and coniferous forest (1/8). Elevations between 146 m and 1026 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 Massif Central
Are there mushrooms in the Massif Central right now?
In the Massif Central, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Massif Central?
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 Massif Central right now?
The most promising species in the Massif Central right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Massif Central in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Wednesday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Massif Central?
The analysed sites in the Massif Central fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Massif Central?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Massif Central: 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 Massif Central?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Massif Central in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Massif Central, 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.