An alpine dwelling is a type of dwelling found in mountainous regions, particularly in the Alps. The term can refer to a CHALET, a type of building made of wood and stone, typically with a sloping roof and wide eaves. An AERIE is another type of alpine dwelling, which is a large nest built on a cliff face or mountain peak. Yodeling is a traditional form of singing associated with the Alps, and Heidi is a classic novel set in the Swiss Alps. Tirol is an Austrian state located in the Alps.