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Mushrooms in Valais: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Valais: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Valais, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 36 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 6 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 712 m and 1616 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 36/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 6 Nov: Honey Fungus (44/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: ValaisHistorical 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 peak
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
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
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
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
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
Field 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 out of season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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 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 Valais
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Valais
Across 6 woodland samples in Valais, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/6) and broad-leaved forest (1/6). Elevations between 712 m and 1616 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 Valais
Are there mushrooms in Valais right now?
In Valais, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Valais?
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 Valais right now?
The most promising species in Valais right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Valais in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Valais?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Valais appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: May, August, September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Valais?
The analysed sites in Valais fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Valais?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Valais: 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 Valais?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Valais in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Valais, 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.
Tox Info Suisse, 24h. From abroad: +41 44 251 51 51. Unconscious: call 144.
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Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.