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On 1 August 1820 the mountain was ascended by the brothers Joseph and Johann
Niklaus Vincent, Joseph Zumstein, Molinatti, Castel and some unknown porters. During the expedition they thought they had climbed the highest peak of the Monte Rosa massif, but when they reached the summit they found out
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The first winter ascent was by E. Allegra and guides on 30 March 1902.
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