On 22 January 1878, Leopoldo Barale, accompanied by the Balme guides Giuseppe and Antonio Castagneri and Antonio Boggiatto, became the first to reach the summit of Monviso (3,841 m) in winter.
On 22 January 1878, Leopoldo Barale, accompanied by the Balme guides Giuseppe and Antonio Castagneri and Antonio Boggiatto, became the first to reach the summit of Monviso (3,841 m) in winter.