Mushroom picking in Arabba
All the information on mushroom picking for beginners and not in Arabba and Fodom Valley: what you need to know to practice this activity responsibly.
Arabba is located in the Municipality of Livinallongo del Col di Lana (Belluno province), in the Veneto Region, within the Unione Montana Agordina, in the homogeneous collection area called "Alto Cordevole".
When is it possible to pick mushrooms?
Mushroom picking for non-residents within the jurisdiction of the Unione Montana Agordina is allowed on the following days:
The mushroom picking area of Arabba in the Municipality of Livinallongo del Col di Lana has been identified by the Unione Montana Agordina as the homogeneous area "Alto Cordevole", which includes the municipalities of Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Rocca Pietore, Colle Santa Lucia and Alleghe (see page 4 of the Regulation, Annex B click here). If visitors (including residents) wish to collect mushrooms in other homogeneous areas different from their place of stay or residence, they must purchase the relevant permit for that area (Valle del Biois, Conca Agordina, Regole of Selva di Cadore; for the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park or regional state-owned land, specific regulations apply).
Mushroom picking permit
For visitors aged 14 and over, mushroom picking is allowed only with an authorisation, consisting of the payment receipt issued by the Unione Montana Agordina and a valid identity document. This simple administrative step becomes the key to experiencing the forest in harmony with its rules. People with disabilities, as defined by Italian Law no. 104 of 5 February 1992, are exempt from payment.
Permit duration
You can choose the option that best suits your mountain experience:
Click here to access the Unione Montana Agordina portal and view the current rates. (in Italian only)
How to obtain the mushroom picking permit
The payment receipt confirming the contribution can be obtained:
- via the dedicated mushroom picking section of the Unione Montana Agordina website using the PagoPA instructions click here for instructions; (in Italian only)
- directly from the Geoticket website by selecting Unione Montana Agordina mushroom picking click here (or via the mobile app click here).
Respecting the forest
Mushroom picking means stepping gently into a delicate ecosystem. The rules include:
Mushroom picking with children
Children under 14 may take part only when accompanied by an authorised adult holding a valid permit, turning the forest walk into a shared discovery experience.
Contacts
Unione Montana Agordina
Phone: +39 0437 62390
Useful links (in Italian only):
- Unione Montana Agordina - Mushroom regulations
- How to obtain the permit
- Documentation
- Livinallongo del Col di Lana - Mushrooms
When is it possible to pick mushrooms?
Mushroom picking for non-residents within the jurisdiction of the Unione Montana Agordina is allowed on the following days:
- Tuesday;
- Friday;
- Saturday;
- Sunday;
- all public holidays during the week.
The mushroom picking area of Arabba in the Municipality of Livinallongo del Col di Lana has been identified by the Unione Montana Agordina as the homogeneous area "Alto Cordevole", which includes the municipalities of Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Rocca Pietore, Colle Santa Lucia and Alleghe (see page 4 of the Regulation, Annex B click here). If visitors (including residents) wish to collect mushrooms in other homogeneous areas different from their place of stay or residence, they must purchase the relevant permit for that area (Valle del Biois, Conca Agordina, Regole of Selva di Cadore; for the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park or regional state-owned land, specific regulations apply).
Mushroom picking permit
For visitors aged 14 and over, mushroom picking is allowed only with an authorisation, consisting of the payment receipt issued by the Unione Montana Agordina and a valid identity document. This simple administrative step becomes the key to experiencing the forest in harmony with its rules. People with disabilities, as defined by Italian Law no. 104 of 5 February 1992, are exempt from payment.
Permit duration
You can choose the option that best suits your mountain experience:
- Daily;
- Weekly (7 consecutive days);
- Monthly (30 consecutive days);
- Seasonal (April to November).
Click here to access the Unione Montana Agordina portal and view the current rates. (in Italian only)
How to obtain the mushroom picking permit
The payment receipt confirming the contribution can be obtained:
- via the dedicated mushroom picking section of the Unione Montana Agordina website using the PagoPA instructions click here for instructions; (in Italian only)
- directly from the Geoticket website by selecting Unione Montana Agordina mushroom picking click here (or via the mobile app click here).
Respecting the forest
Mushroom picking means stepping gently into a delicate ecosystem. The rules include:
- collection up to 3 kg or 1 kg per day per person depending on species (see page 3 of Annex A click here);
- use of rigid and breathable baskets;
- respect for protected and restricted areas;
- collection only of clearly identifiable mushrooms;
- no picking during nighttime hours.
Mushroom picking with children
Children under 14 may take part only when accompanied by an authorised adult holding a valid permit, turning the forest walk into a shared discovery experience.
Contacts
Unione Montana Agordina
Phone: +39 0437 62390
Useful links (in Italian only):
- Unione Montana Agordina - Mushroom regulations
- How to obtain the permit
- Documentation
- Livinallongo del Col di Lana - Mushrooms
