Get started on the slopes with Crystal Ski next Winter

Customers can choose from Austria or Andorra in ski packages designed exclusively for beginners

Thinking about trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time? Crystal Ski have launched their ‘Slope Starters’ packages for the Winter 25/26 season, offering everything first-timers need in one easy bundle. Designed for complete beginners, these popular packages provide a fun and supportive way to hit the slopes with like-minded people.

For the ‘25/26 season, Crystal Ski is offering Slope Starters packages to Soldeau, Andorra and St Johann in Tyrol, Austria from €1,299pps. Packages include return flights, half-board accommodation, transfers, five days of ski lessons, equipment hire and a lift pass.

Where can you go?

Austria – St Johann in Tyrol: Departing from both Cork and Dublin on January 10th 2026, those who opt for an Austrian escape will stay for 7 nights at Hotel Park in St Johann in Tyrol on a half board basis from €1,299pps. This charming resort is ideal for beginners with  a big nursery area near the village, and a good mix of scenic blues and reds for when you’re ready to progress.

Andorra- Soldeu: For beginners looking to explore Andorra, flights will depart from Dublin on March 1st 2026 for the mountains. Staying in the resort of Soldeu at Sport Hotel, you’ll stay on a half board basis for 7 nights from €1,299pps. Located in the middle of the Grandvalira, the largest ski area in Andorra, Soldeu has slops specially suited to beginners, with blue runs available to progress to once you’re ready.
As part of the ‘Slope Starters’ experience, travellers will have the opportunity to mingle with the rest of their group over welcome drinks, unwind with a session at the sauna, and toast successes on the slope with some après ski.

For more information on Winter 25/26 Slope Starters packages, visit Crystalski.ie.

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ABOUT CRYSTAL SKI

Part of the TUI Group, Crystal Ski is Ireland’s leading ski package holiday provider taking customers to more than 110 resorts in eight destinations across Europe and North America flying from Dublin and Cork airports.  All packages include flights, transfers and accommodation, and is licenced by the Irish Aviation Authority, TO 272.

Terms and conditions:

From €1299 is per person based on two sharing a room, valid on 7-night departures to Park Hotel, St Johann on 10 January 2026. From €1299 is per person based on two sharing a room, valid on 7-night departures to Sport Hotel, Soldeu on 1 March 2026. A supplement applies for sole occupancy & upgraded room types. Only valid on Crystal Ski Holidays packages, which include your flights with TUI Airways DUBLIN to TOULOUSE or our charter flight with Aer Lingus on DUBLIN/CORK TO SALZBURG. The package price includes a Slope Starters lift pass, tuition and hire of ski or board equipment. When booking your holiday, on the ski essentials page, you just need to select whether you’d like to learn to ski or board. This offer can’t be combined with any other ones. Subject to availability. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time, without notice. You can only book on to Slope Starters if this will be your entire group’s first time going skiing or snowboarding. We reserve the right to cancel your booking if you’ve been on a ski trip before, and we’ll refund you if we do this.

All include flights, 20kg luggage and transfers.

Book online at crystalski.ie, visit your local TUI store or travel agent, or give our team of experts a call on 01 653 3504.

Prices correct at time of issue.

All holidays and prices are subject to change & availability and are based on 2 sharing and are for 7 nights (Unless stated above). Prices do not include optional extras such as insurance, in-flight meals or group seating. T&Cs apply.