It is made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof and wide, well-supported eaves set at right angles to the front of the house. [1] The term chalet comes from the Arpitan -speaking part of Switzerland …

Dec 28, 2023 · Chalets (and chalet-lookalikes) have cropped up in mountainous regions worldwide—and homebuyers are taking notice. What was historically a modest hut for Alpine herders has now …

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Feb 17, 2025 · Chalets are characterized by their gentle roof pitch, large windows, and wide overhanging eaves. Originally used by herders, chalets are now popular as vacation homes …

chalet, timber house characteristic of Switzerland, the Bavarian Alps, Tirol, and the French Alps. The name originally referred to a sheepherder’s dwelling and, later, to any small house in the mountains. …

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