We went on a hike in the Foret de Cedres that runs along a spine of the Luberon range. We were told that it was and easy 3-5 mile walk in the cedar woods created by importing cedars from Morocco to replace local trees that had died off. It was a great success and the forest is majestic and tranquil.................if you follow the trail. We wandered off to read a trail marker and followed a path that led downhill for a mile or two and then back up a trail of mostly rock and very steep, plus a bit slippery with dew. After 45 minutes, and many a curse at the travel writers, we emerged to a stunning view of the whole Luberon. We climbed down to a road that didn't seem to go back to our car so we bit the bullet and went back the way we came. Going down the still slippery rock trail was even harder then going up. We arrived back at the car ready to wring Rick Steve's neck. The best part was discovering a tiny bistro tucked by the side of the road up the mountain to the Foret that served either the omelet du jour or the tarte du jour. Both were superb and we were some hungry.
When we returned to the house we all got out our guidebooks and found that we had wandered off the main trail and onto a very difficult hiker's trail that was listed as challenging. We went back to Foret de Cedres later and walked the main trail, all paved and offering many wonderful views. It was nice but the first visit will be the one we all remember. We did return to the bistro and the food was even better.
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