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| Document Type | N-CSRS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registrant Name | ALPS VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001382990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This contains important information about Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/cetfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/cetfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.53% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 30,670,333 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 53,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 64.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
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| Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | CETFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Conservative ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "CETFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/cetfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/cetfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.78% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 30,670,333 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 53,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 64.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/ietfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/ietfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.53% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 53,431,877 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 108,781 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 43.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | IETFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Income and Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "IETFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/ietfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/ietfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.78% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 53,431,877 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 108,781 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 43.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/betfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/betfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.51% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 182,696,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 389,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 41.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | BETFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Balanced ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "BETFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/betfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/betfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.76% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 182,696,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 389,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 41.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/getfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/getfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 322,342,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 688,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 27.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | GETFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "GETFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/getfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/getfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] |
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or sale of Portfolio shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Assets | $ 322,342,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 688,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 27.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
WHAT DID THE PORTFOLIO INVEST IN?
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| Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/agtfx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/agtfx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] |
WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE PAST six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Assets | $ 262,854,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 548,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 15.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | Class II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGTFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "AGTFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Assets | $ 262,854,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 548,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 15.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio | Class I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.alpsfunds.com/variable-insurance-trusts/alefx. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-432-2926. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.95% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Assets | $ 146,349,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 513,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class Name | Class III | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | ALEFX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "ALEFX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Assets | $ 146,349,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 513,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class Name | Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.10% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net Assets | $ 17,968,864 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | shares | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 42,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 10.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class Name | Class III | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | AVPEX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ALPS Global Opportunity Portfolio (the "Portfolio" or "AVPEX") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "Period"). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-866-432-2926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.42% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Portfolio's past performance is not a good predictor of the Portfolio's future performance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Holdings Count | shares | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 42,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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