Butan

Bhutan is a small entry on the climb map, but not a soft one. The country has 3 listed climbs in this dataset, and all 3 are rated hors categorie, which tells you the riding character immediately: sustained climbing, real consequences for pacing, and very little room for casual overreach. With the highest listed summit reaching 4116m, the challenge is not just the road rising, but how well you manage effort when the terrain keeps asking for more.

Dochula Pass, Thrumshing La and Chele La give Bhutan its clear climbing identity. This is a destination for riders who want a trip built around big passes rather than scattered highlights. The appeal is the purity of the problem: settle into rhythm, respect the elevation, and let the road decide how much ambition you can actually carry.