Crystal Ski add new destination to popular Slope Starters packages

First-time skiers can now choose from Italy in addition to Austria or Andorra, in ski packages designed exclusively for beginners

If you’re thinking about trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time, look no further than Crystal Ski’s ‘Slope Starters’ packages.

Taking place in three destinations in January 2027, the packages offer 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 ‘26/27 season, Crystal Ski have added a new destination for holidaymakers to choose from – Passo Tonale, Italy. With gentle runs and big mountain views, this popular resort is a great pick for beginners, tucked in a high alpine pass surrounded by peaks. This is in addition to the popular Slope Starters’ packages in Soldeu, Andorra and St Johann in Tyrol, Austria. Packages include return flights, half-board accommodation, transfers, five days of ski lessons, equipment hire and a lift pass.

Where can you go?

Italy – Passo Tonale: A new addition to the Slope Starters line-up for 202, flights will depart from Dublin to Italy on January 16th 2027. You’ll stay on a half board basis in Hotel Miramonti (pictured above) for 7 nights from €1,199pps. The Hotel Miramonti is right by the lifts and ski school, so you can be on the slopes in moments to make the most of the beautiful pistes Passo Tonale has to offer.

Austria – St Johann in Tyrol: Departing from both Cork and Dublin on January 9th 2027, those who opt for an Austrian escape will stay for 7 nights at Hotel Park (above) in St Johann in Tyrol on a half board basis from €1,399pps. 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 January 24th 2027 for the mountains. Staying in the resort of Soldeu at Sport Hotel (above), 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 slopes 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 26/27 Slope Starters packages, visit Crystalski.ie.

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*Terms and conditions apply.

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 €1199 is per person based on two sharing a room, valid on 7-night departures to Hotel Miramonti on 16 January 2027. From €1399 is per person based on two sharing a room, valid on 7-night departures to Park Hotel, St Johann on 9 January 2027. From €1299 is per person based on two sharing a room, valid on 7-night departures to Sport Hotel, Soldeu on 24 January 2027. 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.