The Jet route

A countryside route following the course of the river "Le Jet".

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 141 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 142 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 123 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 59 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Elliant (29370)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.996286° / W 3.890135°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0519ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start: car park of the community hall, near the new cemetery in Elliant.

(S/E) Turn left onto Rue Saint-Gilles, which runs alongside the car park. At the stop sign, continue straight ahead and pass the care home. The road continues as a sunken path leading down towards a wetland area.

(1) After the stream, ignore the path on the right (private) and keep left to reach the hamlet of Ty Bidan. Take the sharp left-hand bend with the road, descend onto the D150 and continue for a few metres.

(2) Take a small path on the right, running alongside meadows. This path climbs up to the village of Elliant, near the church.

(3) Turn right and head down Rue de l’Église, which leads to a fish farm; walk alongside it, turning left. Continue past the small roundabout and join the D115 via Rue Max Jacob. Cross the road and follow the small track that goes round the chapel on the left. At the signpost, turn right onto the path which continues as a short stretch of road crossing a stream. Turn left onto a path (marked MTB 18) which will serve as your guide for this section of the route.

(4) Follow these markings. The route winds through wetlands. When you reach a small road, turn right for 100m and take the path on the left which descends and crosses a pretty little bridge, ideal for a break. The path continues along the valley.

(5) At a crossroads, take the stony path that climbs to the right, passes under the power line and leads to a small road.

(6) Turn left and follow this small road. Pass Kervily. At the sign for Kerhuon, leave the MTB 18 markings and continue straight on the road that descends towards the D150. Cross the road and continue straight on towards Kermoalic.

(7) Do not head towards this farm but turn left onto the path where you will find the VTT 18 markings. Continue straight on to reach a road that joins the D150.

(8) Continue straight on towards the village centre, passing the small shopping centre.
Pass two streets on your left and turn left into Rue Neuve, which runs past the École Sainte-Anne. Go round the church on the right and, just after the imposing war memorial, turn right into a cul-de-sac leading to the cemetery. Before reaching the cemetery, turn right to cross a grassy area with playground equipment and you will find the starting car park on your right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 116 m - Car park at the community hall
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 80 m - Path on the left after the stream
  3. 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 75 m - Start of the path running alongside the Jet
  4. 3 : km 2.04 - alt. 115 m - Junction with Rue de l'Église
  5. 4 : km 3.15 - alt. 64 m - Mountain bike trail 18
  6. 5 : km 4.59 - alt. 66 m - Gravel path on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.47 - alt. 116 m - Junction before Kervily
  8. 7 : km 6.91 - alt. 85 m - Return to the VTT 18 trail
  9. 8 : km 7.89 - alt. 104 m - Junction with the D150
  10. S/E : km 8.79 - alt. 116 m - Car park at the community hall

Notes

Route to avoid in the depths of winter: numerous muddy sections possible.

Worth a visit

Before reaching the village of Elliant: worth seeing along the way, on the left, a small fountain nestled in the embankment (renovated site)

Kerdévot Chapel in Ergué-Gabéric (8km).
Quimper (17km).

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
chtymy59
chtymy59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good description, well-maintained route
Discover the fish farm at Elliant
Easy parking at the start of the walk

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Sampierro
Sampierro
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A walk that follows tarmac roads for a good half of the route, some of which are very busy. What a shame!

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dede29
dede29

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a fairly hilly route with a good descent...
and climbs... good paths in good condition and tarmac country roads

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Good evening,

I went to take a look and I’ve understood the problem.
There is an error in my description.
I wrote: “continue along the path which turns right towards Moulin de Lanriec”
In fact, the path turns left.
Indeed, the path on the right is marked as private.

My mistake.
I have corrected the description.

Best regards.

FLOCH (Moderator)

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for clarifying that.
I’ll try to find out more.
On the Elliant town hall website, the short route I used is called Tro Ty Bidan, passing through Lanniec and Ty Bidan. It is open to pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders.

All it takes is a change of ownership to block off a route.
The route does appear on the map.

As soon as I hear anything, I’ll let you know.

Best regards.
FLOCH (moderator)

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

I've clarified the issue regarding the start of the walk (Rue Saint-Gilles)
My mistake.
The car park at the start is near the community hall, which I had mistaken for the town hall.
I have made the correction on my route page.

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printemps15
printemps15

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It’s a shame the weather was rainy and visibility poor;
A bit of confusion at the start of the walk regarding Rue St Gilles, which doesn’t run alongside the town hall car park; apart from that, the directions were clear.
Worth doing again in good weather; some very pleasant spots.

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