The Way of Saint James from Sagunto
The Camino de Santiago is not a single path, but a network of routes starting from different points and all leading to Santiago de Compostela.
Some of these routes are well known, such as the French Way (Camino Francés), the Northern Way (Camino del Norte), or the Silver Route (Vía de la Plata). Others, however, are barely known — like the one starting in Sagunto, passing through Viver, and continuing to Burgos, where it connects with other main routes.
This itinerary, which runs from Sagunto to Burgos and then on to Santiago, is currently being revived and promoted by the Amigos del Camino – Sagunto association.
The Camino from Sagunto follows the route linking the city with Burgos, joining the Camino Castellano-Aragonés in Tozalmoro (Soria) and later the Ruta de la Lana in Mamolar (Soria), which connects with the Camino Francés in Burgos.
Its origins possibly date back to the 13th century and it was the route used by Italian pilgrims who landed at the port of Sagunto.
The Camino de Santiago from Sagunto to Burgos offers an unforgettable experience, whether on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. If you decide to set off, we recommend studying the route carefully, as it is a demanding and challenging path. In many stretches, you will be completely on your own, as there is no consolidated infrastructure of hostels or pilgrim accommodation.
Viver lies along this route — either crossed during the first stage by bicycle or as the end of the third walking stage (Segorbe – Viver) and the start of the fourth stage (Viver – Barracas).
The Viver Town Council provides a pilgrims’ hostel. For further information, you can contact the Tourist Office or the Town Council itself (if the Tourist Office is closed).
Contact details:
Tourist Info Viver – El Convento Cultural Space
Avda. San Francisco, 1 – 12460 Viver
Tel. +34 679 881 627
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00, and Friday and Saturday also from 17:00 to 20:00. (Closed on the last Sunday of each month)
You can have your credential stamped in Viver at the Tourist Office (El Convento Cultural Space, Avda. San Francisco, 1) to certify your passage through the town.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE AS IT PASSES THROUGH VIVER.
The entire route is well marked with yellow arrows and, at several points, accompanied by wooden signposts bearing the symbol of the Camino.
However, we will describe the route, commenting on the places it passes through.
From the town of Jérica, you will reach Viver via the road, which has convenient and safe lanes for both bicycles and pedestrians. The entrance via Avenida San Francisco will take you to the old convent, now converted into a cultural centre and tourist office. Opposite is the Fuente del Santo fountain, where you can quench your thirst. We recommend visiting the village and especially the pleasant Floresta area.
The stage that begins in Viver starts at the convent itself, following Avenida Valencia (the old road to Teresa and Bejís) until turning right where the sign for the sports centre is. Follow the signs and, after another left turn (signpost), take Calle Santa Cruz and continue along the steep slope of the same name. After the climb, we reach the Santa Cruz pass, where it is possible to see the nearby interesting military remains indicated on a panel. Our route continues straight ahead (signpost) along the paved road of La Cerrá, Argadil or Ragudo, depending on our destination, which crosses the large, fairly flat central area of the municipality of Viver.
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