Jiva Hill Resort

Between the Jura and the Mont Blanc

Just 10 minutes from Geneva airport, the Jiva Hill Resort welcomes you to the heart of a recently renovated private estate, beautifully situated at the foot of the Jura mountains, facing the majesty of Mont Blanc. Nestled within a lush 45-hectare park, the contemporary buildings feature clean lines. Through the large bay windows of the 50 rooms and suites, the eye takes in a sumptuous mountain landscape, which rivals the view of Mont Blanc offered from the restaurant's panoramic terrace. The architect of Jiva Hill has successfully combined the raw, honest character of concrete with the nobility of walnut wood and the warmth of carefully selected natural textiles and fibres in cream, copper and rust tones. At the Jiva Restaurant, guests are welcomed into a stylish, designer setting. Here, the Chef offers cuisine where taste and produce are at the heart of the plate, with a particular focus on seasonal ingredients. Meanwhile, Le Jardin brasserie favours a gourmet menu based on simple recipes and offers a superb view of Jiva Hill's seasonal garden. A sense of calm and a fusion with nature can be found in the wellness rituals provided at the Spa. Inside, a 17-metre swimming pool stretches through a space bathed in natural light. Around it, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a hammam embody the art of relaxation, and a new outdoor pool has also been created. Above all, the Jiva Hill estate remains a playground in an enchanting setting: golf, tennis, water skiing and wakeboarding at the nearby water sports centre, cycling, running... not to mention helicopter excursions departing directly from the hotel! Everything comes together for a «vibrant» stay, true to the meaning of the word Jiva in Sanskrit.

STYLE

A discreetly luxurious Relais & Châteaux property, in harmony with the estate's 45 hectares of natural surroundings

SITUATION

In Crozet, in the heart of the Haut-Jura regional nature park, 10 kilometres from Geneva

CAPACITY

50 Bedrooms & Suites

HIGHLIGHTS

The hotel is a playground featuring a golf course, an indoor and outdoor spa, two restaurants and a bar, a water sports centre…

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Spa with treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, Nordic bath, fitness room
  • Jiva Hill 9-hole golf course with 18 tee boxes
  • Tennis Club & Water sports centre with water skiing and wakeboarding
  • Private wine tastings in the Jiva cellar with the head sommelier
  • Games room with pool table, Eden cinema
  • Skiing and winter sports at the Monts Jura resort
  • Excursion to Geneva and the Swiss Riviera

THE EXTRAORDINARY

"Jiva" is a Buddhist term meaning a living being. Jiva Hill, the living hill, is a dream 10 years in the making with the somewhat crazy idea of transforming agricultural land in an exceptional location into a paradise offering luxury, sport, peace and relaxation to its guests. Art holds a special place at the hotel, as since 2012 Jiva Hill has hosted a permanent exhibition by New York photographer Roberto Dutesco, featuring wild horses from Sable Island in Nova Scotia.

ETHICS

Jiva Hill Resort has chosen to use artificial turf on all of its golf greens and tees, which eliminates the issue of water and phytosanitary product consumption. More broadly, the hotel's vision is to make golf more accessible, as it is considered an elitist sport. Its course has a growing number of regular members. The establishment also runs a golf school that welcomes over 100 young people and regularly organises introduction days for primary school pupils. It is a project that successfully combines leisure with environmental common sense.