That’s how Veilleux found herself careening down a nearly two-and-a-half mile (four-kilometer) sledding run at the Grindelwald-First ski area in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region earlier this month.

With daily lift tickets at some major US ski resorts costing $250 for an adult pass, even more at some areas, Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region offers a far more affordable alternative at $85.

During the warmer months, Cabayé goes foraging for herbs like wild sorrel, duranta and salad burnet. The milk and cream comes ...