v3.25.1
Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
THE GABELLI VALUE 25 FUND INC. CLASS A                    
Prospectus [Line Items]                    
Annual Return [Percent] 12.05% 8.73% (15.64%) 14.88% 5.83% 17.85% (8.25%) 12.79% 11.57% (9.51%)