Unusual & nature
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Porcini, chanterelles and black trumpets in mixed forests and damp valley bottoms. Family picking capped at 5 L in the Hautes-Vosges (forbidden in private woods).
Moderate
From September, the Vosges forests — a mix of fir, beech and oak — offer porcini, chanterelles, black trumpets and many more. The best spots are on damp slopes, valley bottoms and riverbanks, often veiled in morning mist. Family picking is tolerated up to 5 litres per person in the Hautes-Vosges; beyond that a fine applies, and picking is forbidden in private woods without permission.
Tips & good to know
Tips & good to know
- If in doubt, have your harvest identified at a pharmacy.
- Favour valley bottoms and damp slopes.
- Limit: 5 L/person; forbidden in private woods.