THE WAY OF ST JAMES FROM SAGUNTO.
The Way of St James is not a single route, but rather a network of many paths that start from different places and converge to finally reach Santiago de Compostela.
Some are very well known, such as the French Way, the Northern Way and the Silver Route. Others are hardly known, such as the one that starts in Sagunto and passes through Viver to reach Burgos, where it connects with other main routes.
This Way of Saint James, which runs from Sagunto to Burgos and then to Santiago, is being recovered and developed by the association ‘Amigos del Camino - Sagunto’ (Friends of the Way - Sagunto).
The Sagunto Way follows the route that links Sagunto with Burgos, joining the Castilian-Aragonese Way in Tozalmoro (Soria) and then the Wool Route in Mamolar (Soria), which joins the French Way in Burgos.
This Camino de Santiago possibly dates back to the 13th century and was the route taken by Italian pilgrims who disembarked at the port of Sagunto.
The Camino de Santiago from Sagunto to Burgos is an adventure you will never forget, whether you do it on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. If you are determined to take the first step, we advise you to study the route carefully, as a tough and demanding journey awaits you. In many sections, you will be completely on your own, as there is no established infrastructure of hostels or places to welcome pilgrims.
The town of Viver is located on the route, either in the middle of the first stage by bike, or at the end of the third stage (Segorbe - Viver) if you are walking, and at the beginning of the fourth stage (Viver - Barracas).
*You can prove that you have passed through Viver by stamping your passport at the Viver Tourist Office (in the El Convento Cultural Centre on Avda/ San Francisco, 1)
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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.