Updated 11 September 2026
Are Chanterelle out in Graubünden yet?
Mushroom season in Graubünden, Switzerland is looking good right now, with chanterelle sitting at 45% today. The typical season runs June to October, and we’re in September now
Fruits in warm, humid weather a week or two after steady summer rain, typically when soil stays moist and temperatures sit around 15 to 20 C. A wet spell breaking a dry period often brings a flush.
Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, in a mycorrhizal partnership with trees such as oak, beech, birch and pine. It often appears in mossy ground, on banks and along path edges, frequently coming back in the same spots year after year.
Grows on the ground in mixed and conifer woods, in mycorrhizal partnership with oak, beech, birch, pine and spruce. Favours mossy banks, acidic well-drained soil, and often appears along path edges and on sloping ground.
Keep fresh in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week, brushing off dirt rather than washing them wet. They do not dry as well as many mushrooms, so for longer keeping cook them first then freeze, or preserve in oil or by pickling.
Pan-fry in butter with a little garlic and parsley as a side or on toast, letting them release and reabsorb their own moisture. They also work well folded into scrambled eggs or an omelette, or simmered briefly in a cream sauce for pasta or chicken.
The main dangerous lookalike is the Jack o’lantern (Omphalotus illudens, and the European Omphalotus olearius), which is toxic and causes severe sickness; it grows in clumps on wood or stumps and has true sharp gills rather than blunt forked ridges. The false chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) is also confused with it but has thinner, true gills and a more orange colour, and is best avoided.
FAQ
How does the live chanterelle forecast for Graubünden, Switzerland work?
We take the usual chanterelle season for Graubünden, Switzerland (June to October) and weigh it against the weather right now and over the last few days. That gives you one live number, today 45% and looking good, plus a 14-day outlook and a normal-year line to compare against.
When is chanterelle season in Graubünden, Switzerland?
In Graubünden, Switzerland, chanterelle season usually runs June to October. The exact start shifts year to year with rain and temperature, so some years they show up early and some years late. Right now (September) the live forecast for Graubünden, Switzerland reads 45% and conditions are looking good.
Where do chanterelle grow in Graubünden, Switzerland?
Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, in a mycorrhizal partnership with trees such as oak, beech, birch and pine. It often appears in mossy ground, on banks and along path edges, frequently coming back in the same spots year after year. They tend to come back to the same kinds of ground year after year, so once you find good cover it is worth checking again. ShroomCast does not share exact spots; it tells you the timing for Graubünden, Switzerland so you know when it is worth heading out.
How do I know chanterelle season has started in Graubünden, Switzerland?
Season usually kicks off after a warm spell followed by steady rain, with the first flushes appearing somewhere in the June to October window. The clearest sign is the live forecast lifting off zero into ‘just starting’ or ‘building’. For Graubünden, Switzerland it currently sits at 45% and is looking good.
Are chanterelle out near me right now in Graubünden, Switzerland?
Today the chanterelle forecast for Graubünden, Switzerland is 45% and conditions are looking good. That is a live read for the region this September, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Graubünden, Switzerland right now.
See the live regional forecast in the ShroomCast app.
This page shows today. The app gives you the full 14-day outlook for your area and all 14 species, so you can pick the right day before you drive out.
Scale: 0-20% very low · 20-40% low · 40-60% moderate · 60-80% high · 80-100% excellent. ShroomCast forecasts fruiting probability from weather, soil, forests and years of observations – a guide, not a guarantee of finds.
ShroomCast forecasts the region and the time of year. It cannot identify mushrooms for you, so confirm any species with a reliable source before eating it.