Kristyna and her family have captured a little piece of Paradise. Les Avants is a peaceful village nestling in a beautiful valley, just 20 minutes from Montreux by train. There is a friendly cafe/bar for breakfasts and a plat du jour and a good restaurant. As well as the local trains the Goldenpass express also stops here. A pretty funicular will take you to the top, where you can walk in all directions, or stroll back down to the village. Kristyna's Studio apartment is the perfect place for a quiet stopover, or to use as a base for exploring the area. All is clean and cheerful within and there are lovely views from the terrace. In spite of them having made a long drive the previous day, Kristyna kindly offered me some breakfast on my last morning and it was good to spend a little time with them before catching the train. I look forward to returning one day.