Baite are traditional homes found in the Alpine regions of Italy. Iconic symbols of mountain life, these rustic homes, found very much across the whole Alpine arch, are designed to withstand the extreme winters of the Alps while providing warmth and comfort to their inhabitants.
In the very beginning, baite (singular: baita) were primarily used as shelters for farmers and shepherds tending to their livestock in the Alpine pastures. Traditionally, these homes were occupied during the summer months when herds were moved to higher altitudes for grazing.
