Shown by two, preferably horizontal, parallel stripes; each rectangular stripe measures 10-20cm in length, by 3-5cm in width, with a gap of 1-2cm between each.

The upper stripe is always painted white and the lower is red for the GRs, yellow for the PRs and green for the SLs. (In all three cases the brightest, most visible shades of each colour should be used).

· Two stripes painted at an angle to a path continuation mark, pointing either left or right depending on the change in direction. The white stripe is always above the coloured one. Size and colours are as previously described.

· A path continuation sign with shape and colours as described above but in which the appropriate stripe is painted at 90º, depending on the direction of the turn.

· Two stripes, 15cm in length by 3cm in width painted in an x-shaped cross, with the white stripe always superimposed on the coloured one.

Two confirming marks when two footpaths, a GR and a PR, coincide along a given section, and a further two warning of separation.

Two confirming marks when three footpaths, a GR, PR and SL, coincide along a given section, and a further two warning of separation.

The array of footpath networks fulfilling different purposes in a given territory can lead to two or more paths of distinct categories partially coinciding along their length. In such cases, so as to economise paint marks, the joint route will only be marked with the colours of the higher grade path (GR taking priority over PR, PR over SL). This situation should be clarified as follows:

•  Direction-indicating posts will be placed at the points of convergence and separation warning of this peculiarity.

•  At the start of the section where two or more paths coincide, two confirming signals should be placed, to include not only the marks of the higher grade path, but also those of the lower grade one.

•  In the same way, as a form of warning, the colour of the lower grade footpath will be added to the two footpath marks immediately preceding the separation of two paths.

•  All written materials and illustrations offering information on coinciding footpaths should mention both the higher and the lower grade paths involved.

NOTE: the sizes of marks are recommendations which can be modified occasionally when certain surfaces or necessities demand.

Direction posts.

Obligatory elements to be included

•  Identification letters of the footpath

•  Appropriate number

•  At least one destination point

•  An indication of time or distance

Recommendations:

•  Treated wood should be used for both the round posts and the information arrows

•  Round posts bearing arrows should be 10-12cm in diameter

•  The first arrow should preferably be at least 180cm from the ground

•  Dimensions of arrows can be 20 x 110cm

Stakes or way markers (for locations where paint marks are impossible)

Obligatory elements to be included

•  Identification letters of the footpath type

•  Footpath number

•  Stripes of the appropriate colour

Recommendations

•  Treated wooden posts should be used

•  A diameter of 10cm is adequate

•  Should be 150cm in length, of which 100cm above ground level.

Obligatory elements to be included

•  Identification letters of the footpaths described

•  The footpath number/s

•  Information on the marking used

•  A graphic outline of each route

•  The profile of the route/s

•  Available services (use of pictograms recommended)

•  Points of interest (use of pictograms recommended)

•  Date path was first opened

•  Norms for hikers

•  Logos of the federation conceding approval

•  Logos of the promoting body

•  Logos of the company responsible for work

Recommendations

•  Total size of the structure to be 220cm in height by 190cm in width.

•  The surface of the panel occupied by information to be 110cm in height by 150cm in width

•  Should be suitably adapted to the traditional architecture of the location.

•  Treated wood to be used, or other weather-proof materials.

•  Use of both sides of the panel should be considered, without ignoring the back.

•  Information should be supplied in modules so as to enable rectification of parts whenever necessary, not the whole board.

•  As much information as possible to be condensed into pictograms

•  Tables with information on distances, approximate times and height differences should be included.

•  The back of the panel can be used to give additional information on history and points of interest in the area.

•  The use of standing structures should be made as versatile as possible, taking other possible path uses into account, but should always be based on the previously described guidelines.