Etape Royale – Ballater

The Etape Royale is the first and only 100 mile Closed Road Cycle Sportive in Scotland.The Royale really is the King of the Road so take part on 10th September, celebrate the spirit of Scotland’s majestic North East and make the Royale the ultimate finale of your season.A spectacular closed road ride in the magical scenery of the Cairngorms National Park, Moray and Aberdeenshire.“What other sportive boasts taking in a ski resort, royal estates, whisky distilleries and over 100 miles of the most beautiful scenery that the Scottish Highlands has to offer? The Etape Royale is an inspired route and has a brilliant atmosphere.”Mark Beaumont - Broadcaster, Adventurer, Speaker & AuthorThe Etape Royale featured on ITV’s “The Cycle Show” when Mark Beaumont tested the entire 100 miles on a Penny Farthing. It’s all about the journey, with two routes to choose from: 100 or 50 mile routes routes starting in Ballater. The Royale has panoramic views of wild open landscape and both routes finish in Ballater, where a warm welcome awaits participants and friends with a festival atmosphere of music and entertainment planned for the whole weekend.