Mushrooms in Valais
Valais covers about 5,299 km². Forest is scarce here: 24 % of the land, mostly spruce and beech. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Parasol Mushroom, Sheathed Woodtuft and Lurid Bolete. Today Wood Blewit leads with 32 %.
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Mushrooms by town
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Switzerland
- Mushroom risotto (Ticino)
- Chanterelles in cream sauce
- Mushrooms on toast
Which mushrooms grow in Valais?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Valais for Parasol Mushroom, Sheathed Woodtuft, Lurid Bolete.
How much forest is there in Valais?
About 24 % of Valais is forest – roughly 1,288 km².
When is mushroom season in Valais?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.