My mate is out in the Alps at the moment, in Chamonix, the second year running.
He works out there for just over 5 months (November - April).
He gets free a free ski pass as well as food and accommodation while he's out there.
I'm not sure what the company's called though, last season he worked with kids, this season he's in the kitchen!
That's definitely an option as you get paid a minimal amount, but you don't really need to spend any money!